Yamuna Cleanup: Amit Shah Launches ₹8,941 Cr Projects, Slams Congress & AAP
Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurates projects to clean the Yamuna while launching a blistering attack on Congress and AAP.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has set in motion a massive environmental overhaul for the national capital, inaugurating and laying the foundation stones for 33 Delhi Jal Board projects. With a staggering investment of ₹8,941 crore, these Yamuna cleaning projects in Delhi aim to tackle the long-standing pollution crisis of the river. However, the event served as more than just a developmental milestone, as Shah used the platform to launch a scathing political offensive against the Congress party and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
A Blistering Attack on Congress
Taking a direct shot at the Congress party, Amit Shah claimed that their reliance on "negative politics" has left them adrift. In a bold prediction, the Home Minister asserted that the party is in such a state of decline that they would be unable to secure electoral victories even by the year 2030.
Shah specifically targeted Rahul Gandhi, dismissing his allegations of "vote theft" as a calculated strategy. According to the Home Minister, these claims are designed to shield a vote bank consisting of infiltrators. He further mocked the Congress party's relationship with the Election Commission of India (ECI), noting a convenient pattern: the party questions the neutrality of democratic institutions only after losing elections, while remaining silent and approving when they win.
Warnings for AAP and Arvind Kejriwal
The Home Minister did not spare the Aam Aadmi Party, directing his ire toward national convener Arvind Kejriwal. Shah predicted a grim future for AAP in Punjab, stating that the party would be "rooted out" as voters deliver a "befitting reply" by removing the current government from power.
Governance vs. Agitation
Criticizing the administrative record of the AAP in the national capital, Shah argued that Kejriwal has prioritized protests and public agitations over the basic duties of civic governance. He pointed to the persisting heaps of garbage across Delhi as clear evidence of administrative neglect.
The Punjab Drug Crisis
Addressing the drug menace in Punjab, Amit Shah dismissed AAP's explanations as a "politics of excuse." He maintained that the issue would only be effectively resolved once an NDA government is formed in the state.
The Battle for the Yamuna
Returning to the primary purpose of the event, the Home Minister highlighted the failure of previous administrations to protect the river. He accused both the Congress and AAP governments in Delhi of negligence, claiming they failed to stop the continuous discharge of sewage into the Yamuna, which has led to the river's current degraded state.
The newly launched ₹8,941 crore initiative is expected to provide the necessary infrastructure to curb sewage flow and restore the health of the river, marking a significant step in the government's effort to clean the lifeline of Delhi.