BJP MP Claims 58% of Delhi Water Supply Stolen or Lost Amidst AAP Government

BJP South Delhi MP Ramvir Singh Bidhuri on Tuesday alleged that 58 per cent of the water supplied by the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) was being stolen. He accused the AAP government of mismanagement and corruption. In response, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) stated that it is unfortunate for a sitting BJP MP to spread falsehoods about an essential service like water.

The AAP clarified that there is no wastage of water in Delhi. The party explained that 58 per cent of the water is accounted for as non-revenue water because they believe water is a free essential service for citizens. "There is no wastage of water in Delhi and the 58 per cent of it is accounted for as non-revenue water as the AAP government believes that water is a free essential service which must be provided to citizens," said the party in a statement.

Water Supply and Demand

Bidhuri highlighted that Delhi's demand for water has reached 1,400 million gallons per day (MGD). According to DJB data, only 995 MGD of water is being produced daily. "The demand for water in Delhi has reached 1,400 MGD million gallons per day, and according to DJB data, 995 MGD of water is being produced daily," he said.

He further claimed that bills are issued only for 421.64 MGD of water, leaving a significant amount unaccounted for. "But bills are sent only for 421.64 MGD of water," he added, suggesting that 58.28 per cent of the DJB's water supply is stolen daily.

Financial Losses and Corruption Allegations

Bidhuri also alleged that the DJB was incurring losses amounting to Rs 75,000 crore. He demanded that the Arvind Kejriwal government release a white paper on this issue. "Bidhuri also claimed that the DJB was running into losses of Rs 75,000 crore and demanded that the Arvind Kejriwal government issue a white paper on the matter," he stated.

He accused the AAP government of turning the DJB into a hub of corruption since coming to power in Delhi. "After the AAP came to power in Delhi, the DJB has become the biggest hub of corruption," Bidhuri alleged.

Bidhuri mentioned that in 2013, the DJB made a profit of Rs 600 crore, but now it faces losses exceeding Rs 75,000 crore. "He claimed the DJB made a profit of Rs 600 crore in 2013 and now the loss has increased to more than Rs 75,000 crore," he said.

The AAP's rebuttal emphasised their commitment to providing free essential services like water to all citizens. They dismissed Bidhuri's claims as misinformation aimed at discrediting their governance.

The ongoing debate highlights significant concerns over water management and financial accountability within Delhi's administration. Both parties continue to present contrasting views on how best to address these issues.