As soon as proceedings began on the fifth day of the Delhi Assembly's winter session, the opposition attempted to create a commotion. Following a warning, the Assembly Speaker had AAP MLAs Jarnail Singh and Kuldeep Kumar marshalled out for the entire day.
Malviya Nagar Water Crisis: Contaminated Supply And Old Pipelines
In the House, BJP MLA from Malviya Nagar, Satish Upadhyay, raised the issue of contaminated water supply in his area. He stated that for three years, several colonies in his constituency have been receiving contaminated water. He attributed the problem to old water pipelines and stated that they need to be replaced. He reported that pipelines in his area are 30 to 40, and even 50 years old.
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Allegations Of Government Inaction And Unequal Distribution
He said that the public is now suffering the consequences of the AAP government's inaction over the past 10 years. He also raised the issue of inequality in water distribution. He said that while some colonies receive water for an hour, others receive none at all. He urged that this matter also be addressed.
Pollution Concerns Raised In Moti Nagar
BJP MLA Harish Khurana raised the issue of pollution caused by stone cutting in Seva Basti, Moti Nagar, and demanded action on the matter.