NEW DELHI: In an exclusive interview with Rohan Dua, Executive Editor of The New Indian, Baijayant Panda, the five-time Member of Parliament (MP) and the Delhi BJP Election In-charge.
Discussed a range of issues plaguing the capital city, particularly focusing on the water crisis and the state of infrastructure.
Panda responded emphatically on water problems “Look, brother, this dirty water has been coming for 10 years. This is not a problem of the last 48 hours. For the last 10 years, they have been so deceitful.”
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Panda highlighted “For the last 10 years, they have been saying that we will deliver clean water to you.”
Panda refuted accusations made by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who blamed the BJP for the poor water quality.
“In the leadership of Modi Ji, water has reached more than 80% of the houses across the country. This has not happened in Delhi,” Panda said, criticizing the Kejriwal government’s handling of the water crisis.
Panda also pointed out that even in the economically disadvantaged areas, such as juggis (slums), residents are forced to buy water from the tanker mafia, rather than relying on a reliable public supply.
Panda’s remarks came in the wake of ongoing political debate over the quality of water and infrastructure in Delhi. Kejriwal, in recent days, had accused the BJP of bringing dirty water from Haryana, a claim Panda dismissed as baseless.
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“This water, even in juggis, where our economic strata, lower strata live, they also have to buy water from the tanker mafia,” he reiterated.
The discussion also touched upon the issues of Delhi’s transport system, where Panda noted the dilapidated state of buses and poor infrastructure.
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He remarked that these long-standing problems have persisted despite promises of improvement from the ruling party.
As Delhi gears up for upcoming elections, Panda’s insights shed light on the BJP’s perspective on the city’s challenges, pointing out what he perceives as missed opportunities under the current government.
