Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has accused the AAP of dumping market-bought dead fish into the Yamuna to malign BJP's clean-up efforts ahead of Chhath Puja.
\n\nDelhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of dumping dead fish, allegedly bought from markets, into the Yamuna to malign the BJP government's efforts to clean up the river. He also questioned the appearance of white fish in the river, asking whether anyone had seen such fish in the Yamuna before.
\n\nThe minister's remarks come amid a political row over several dead fish found floating near the Sonia Vihar stretch of the Yamuna, days ahead of Chhath Puja, when thousands of devotees are expected to gather along the riverbank.
\n\nSirsa alleged that the incident was part of a conspiracy to discredit the BJP government's clean-up efforts, claiming that nearly 60 per cent of the river had been cleaned. He also accused the Opposition of attempting to hurt the religious sentiments of women who will perform Chhath rituals and offer prayers at the riverbank.
\n\nAppealing to the AAP not to politicise the issue, Sirsa said, "I fold my hands and request you not to trouble Delhi residents this way."
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