DELHI: The Delhi Congress staged ‘matka phod’ demonstrations in all 280 blocks of the city on Saturday morning, protesting against the water shortage in the national capital.
The protesters, carrying earthen pots on their heads and Congress flags, chanted slogans against the Delhi government and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal before smashing the pots on the ground.
Devender Yadav, the Delhi Congress chief, participated in the protests and called for a special session of the assembly to address the water crisis. He accused the Delhi government of failing to take adequate measures to tackle the water shortage, forcing people to rely on water tankers.
On Friday, Water Minister Atishi highlighted the declining water production in Delhi, attributing it to the reduced water flow in the Yamuna river. She shared data showing a consistent decrease in water production from June 6 to June 13, with figures dropping from 1,002 MGD to 939 MGD during this period.
The AAP government has been blaming the BJP-led Haryana government for not releasing Delhi’s share of water.