AAP, Cong Attack Centre Over Waterlogging Clips At Bharat Mandapam; PIB Calls It 'Exaggerated

Video clippings of water-logging at Bharat Mandapam, the venue for the G20 Summit in New Delhi's Pragati Maidan, went viral on social media on Sunday, triggering strong reactions from the AAP and Congress.

A clip of the water-logging at the main area of Bharat Mandapam was doing also rounds on social media where the staff was seen using machines to clear out the water.

Tagging lieutenant governor VK Saxena, AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj tweeted, "Resp @LtGovDelhi saab, This is very serious. Even after ur 50+ inspections, if the very main area around Mandapam is submerged in water, then heads must roll. I as Minister of Delhi don't have control over this Central Govt area, else would have assisted u sir."

Congress too slammed the Centre over the issue and highlighted that Rs 2700 crore was spent to build Bharat Mandapam to host the world leaders at the G20 Summit.

Pradeep Singh Kharola, the Chairman and Managing Director of India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), responsible for the facility, mentioned that there was some water accumulation in front of Hall 5 as a result of early morning rain.

"Multiple machines and manpower were deployed simultaneously. Water (was) drained out and cleaned immediately," Hindustan Times quoted Kharola as saying.

On the other hand, PIB's Fact Check handle said there was a video which claimed that there is "waterlogging at venue of #G20Summit".

"This claim is exaggerated and misleading. Minor water logging in open area was swiftly cleared as pumps were pressed into action after overnight rains. No water logging at venue presently," it said.