Won’t let people of Delhi drink poisoned water: Kejriwal

New Delhi, Jan 28 (UNI) Accusing the BJP-led Haryana government of mixing poison in the Yamuna river, AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday asserted that he is not afraid of legal action and will not allow the people of Delhi to consume poisoned water.

Addressing the media, Kejriwal claimed, “Delhi Jal Board CEO in a letter yesterday confirmed that the water coming into Delhi from Haryana is mixed with ammonia, a poisonous substance. Terming it a “grave sin,” he urged the BJP-led Haryana government to stop playing politics over such a critical issue.

The former Chief Minister also criticized BJP leaders for attempting to silence him through threats of legal action, stating unequivocally that he would not allow the people of Delhi to suffer or drink poisoned water.

“The Delhi Jal Board’s letter yesterday clearly stated that the levels of ammonia toxicity in the raw water are extremely high,” he said adding that Haryana Chief Minister, should not politicize this matter— he shouldn’t play politics over water. It’s a grave sin, and you will face the curse of the people. If you provide dirty, poisonous water to the public, people will suffer.

“BJP is trying to silence me through threats of a defamation case, Kejriwal alleged, adding, “Go ahead, file a case. Is there anything left that you haven’t already done? You’ve sent me to jail, so hang me if you must. File a case, but will you kill the people? Will you supply poisonous water to the people of Delhi? If Kejriwal raises his voice against it, you threaten to file a case. File it if you want, but I won’t let the people of Delhi die. I won’t allow the people of Delhi to drink poisoned water.”

“The BJP must stop its dirty politics. Don’t try to scare us with cases. Nayab Singh Saini should advise his party to stop this filthy behaviour. Supplying clean water is a virtuous act; stop sending toxic water,” he said.

CM Atishi has written another letter today, Kejriwal said, adding, “Yesterday, the CEO of the Delhi Jal Board confirmed in her letter that the water coming into Delhi is mixed with ammonia, a toxic substance. He himself confirmed this.”

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