I don’t have specific information about this recent political exchange regarding waterlogging in Delhi, as this appears to be from after my knowledge cutoff of October 2024.
From the headline, it seems there’s been:
- Waterlogging issues in Delhi (which are unfortunately common during monsoon season)
- AAP (Aam Aadmi Party) questioning the whereabouts or response of the PWD (Public Works Department) Minister
- A response from the BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party)
This type of political exchange is typical during Delhi’s monsoon season when waterlogging becomes a major civic issue. The blame game between parties often involves:
- Questions about infrastructure preparedness
- Responsibility for drainage system maintenance
- Accountability of different government departments
- Political point-scoring during crisis situations
However, without access to current news, I cannot provide details about:
- The extent of the current waterlogging situation
- Which specific PWD Minister is being referenced
- What the BJP’s complete response was
- The current political dynamics between these parties in Delhi
- What specific areas of Delhi are affected
For accurate information about this current political situation and the waterlogging issue in Delhi, I’d recommend checking recent Delhi news sources or official party statements.
New delhi:
The aam aadmi party on Sunday lambasted the BJP-LED Dispensation Over Waterlogging in Delhi, Calling It a Failure of the “Four-Engine” Government. In Response, The BJP said the government took responsibility and worked to restore normalcy, rather than indulging in the blame game.
Lieutenant Governor vk saxena also shared videos of key drains in the city with a free flow.
An Overnight Thundarstorm Accompanied by Heavy Rain Had Disrupted Flight Operations, Uprooted Trees and Electricity Poles, and caused waterlogging in Several areas of the City.
According to the India meteorological department, the city’s primary weather station recorded winds gusting up to 82 kilometres per hour and 81.2 mm of rain in six hours betwayen 11.30 PM on SATURDAY and 5.30 am Sunday.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Released Multiple Videos on X Showing The Extent of the Flooding and Claimed that Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Parvesh Verma was Abroad at AT A Critical Time. There was no immMIDIAIE Reaction from Verma.
Aap Delhi Unit Chief Saurabh Bharadwaj and Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly Atishi Squarely Blamed the BJP for the Inundation.
After Posting a video of waterlogging at ito, the aap said, “When delhiites woke up this morning, they found the city submerged. This is the result of the so-calends. Roads are flooded. The Waterlogged Streets Tell The True Story of the BJP’s Broken-Down Four-Ingine Government. ”
Honorable PWD Minister @P_sahibsingh Yes,
Your Delhi Police is opening the poll of your 4 engine Khatara government.
But where are you? Delhi is submerged and you are missing… .. https://t.co/ylxevqwozd
– AAP (@Aamaadmiparty) May 25, 2025
The party also highlighted the situation at minto road, which is a chronic waterlogging hotspot.
“Even a little rain caused waterlogging beneth minto bridge, where a car got submerged. Did Nothing Beyond Clicking Pictures. This is the result, “The party said in another post.
Videos from dhaula kuan and chanakyapuri was also shared.
“There’s not a single part of delhi where the BJP’s failed four-engine government Light shower, “The party said.
Aap Delhi Chief Saurabh Bharadwaj Posted A Series of Videos on X, Highlighting the City’s Plight.
“If a minister has to travel abroad, heeds to take permission from ministry of home affairs. The file goes via chief minister and lietenant governor Verma) is not in India. Why is BJP and its leadership He Questioned.
Sharing photos of an inundated Timarpur Road, Mr Bharadwaj Noted, “Here’s the condition of Timarpur under the Four-Engine Government: Prime Minister? BJP. LG? BJP. BJP. BJP. Chafe Minor? BJP. Mayor? BJP. NDMC? Sharing a video posted by delhi traffic police on x, He Wrote, “Mundka is the Parental Village of Pwd Minister Parvesh Verma. Former Delhi Chief Minister atishi also posted series of videos after the overnight rain.
“This is what Haappens to Delhi after just one spell of Rain under the BJP’s Four-Engine Government,” She said.
Atishi also shared a video from ito, noting that the waterlogging Happy Right outside the PWD Headquarters. “Where is Pwd Minister Parvesh Verma Hiding?” She asked.
Responding to aap allegations, Delhi BJP Chief Virendra Sachdeva Claimed That The Situation Was WORSE Until Last Year Due to Negligence of the then-Work, And It Has Significantly Iit.
Mr Sachdeva Said when Delhiites Woke Up on Sunday Morning, they were found with multiple complaints of fallen trees and waterlogging due to a story that hit last night.
“Following the instructions of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, all BJP MLAs and councillors, along with officials from the Delhi Jal Board and Public Works Department, took to the streets “despite it being a Sunday. By 9 AM, Most Trees Were Clered and Much of the Waterlogging Removed, Easing Traffic Account the City. By Noon, The Situation was brough under control, “He said in a statement.
Mr Sachdeva Emphasized that while The Kejriwal Government would blame the lg and officials for watteroging and leave citizens at the mercy of Fate, The BJP Government Takes Responsibility and AFTERER SUDENG Storms or rains, works actively with officials to normalise the situation.
He said that after everyian rainy season, the people of delhi can clearly see the difference between the former arvind kejriwal government and the current BJP-audit administration.
Meanwhile, lg saxena praised the delhi government for Making efforts to mitigate waterlogging and said the “moorass” had set in Due to more than a decade of negative.
“It is encouraging to see the irrigation & flood control department striving to make our drawings flow and Mitigate Waterlogging Amidst Heavy Unexpected Rains. Gupta video field visits and monitoring have started showing results. Governance are indeed gratifying, “He said on x, Along with Videos of Key Drains.
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by ndtv staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/after-waterlogging-in-delhi-aap-asks-where-is-pwd-minister-bjp-says-8505607#publisher=newsstand
