Delhi Assembly Elections Heat Up with Yamuna Pollution at the Forefront

BJP criticizes AAP over unfulfilled promises on Yamuna cleanup, while opposition leaders clash over the issue.

BJP candidate Parvesh Verma staged a symbolic protest against AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal by immersing his cut-out in the polluted Yamuna River, criticizing his failure to clean the river by 2025 as promised.
The Yamuna River's pollution has become a central issue in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, with health risks and environmental concerns resonating with voters.
Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav defended Kejriwal, challenging Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath to drink water from the Yamuna in Mathura to address pollution concerns in his own state.
Yogi Adityanath accused Kejriwal of turning the Yamuna into a 'dirty drain,' intensifying the political battle over the river's condition ahead of the February 5 elections.
The Delhi Assembly elections will see 699 candidates competing for 70 seats, with results set to be announced on February 8.