The Election Commission of India has demanded that former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal provide factual evidence for his allegation that Yamuna water has been poisoned. The Commission has given a deadline for Kejriwal to submit the evidence, and warned that if he fails to do so, appropriate action will be taken. Kejriwal has accused the Commission of being biased and has refused to comply with their demands.
Delhi Water Poisoning Allegations: Arvind Kejriwal Accused of Misleading the Public
Background
In May 2023, former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal made sensational allegations that the Yamuna River in Delhi had been "poisoned" with industrial waste. He claimed to have evidence of the poisoning and demanded the Election Commission of India (ECI) take action.
The ECI, which is responsible for conducting elections in India, has denied these allegations. It has demanded that Kejriwal provide factual evidence to support his claims and has given him a deadline to do so. Failure to comply could result in appropriate action.
Allegations and Evidence
Kejriwal's allegations stem from his claims that he witnessed dead fish floating in the Yamuna River. He also alleged that the water was contaminated with chemicals and heavy metals. However, the ECI has stated that there is no scientific evidence to support these claims.
Kejriwal has refused to provide the ECI with any evidence to support his allegations, claiming that doing so would compromise his investigation. He has accused the ECI of being biased and has refused to comply with their demands.
ECI's Response and Investigation
The ECI has taken a serious view of Kejriwal's allegations. It has ordered an investigation by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to ascertain the water quality of the Yamuna River. The CPCB has collected water samples from the river and is conducting tests to determine if it has been contaminated.
The ECI has also warned Kejriwal that if he fails to provide evidence to support his claims, it will take appropriate action. This could include legal proceedings for making false allegations.
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