AAP Slams BJP Over Massive Delhi Forest Land Encroachment
AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj alleges massive forest land encroachment in Delhi under BJP patronage, citing illegal tree felling and builder mafia.
In a stinging attack on the ruling administration, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) president Saurabh Bharadwaj has leveled serious allegations regarding the illegal occupation of forest land in the national capital. Bharadwaj claims that forest land valued at hundreds of crores of rupees is being encroached upon under the direct patronage of the Rekha Gupta government.
Illegal Construction Behind Tin Walls
The AAP leader, via a social media post on X, detailed a pattern of deception used by land grabbers. He alleged that illegal constructions and massive tree felling operations are being conducted behind green and blue tin-sheet walls hidden within forest areas. According to Bharadwaj, these illegal walls are often erected overnight to facilitate the encroachment of valuable forest land.
He further claimed that these illegal activities are often masked by the loud music of DJs, allowing the culprits to operate without detection. "Forest land worth several hundred crores is being encroached under the patronage of Rekha Gupta Govt," Bharadwaj stated, highlighting the scale of the alleged corruption.
Builder Mafia Active in Chhattarpur
The AAP president specifically pointed to the Chhattarpur 100-foot Road area as a hotspot for these activities. He alleged that a rampant builder mafia is operating in this locality under political protection. He noted that following the development of several luxury malls in the vicinity, the greed of politicians has reportedly escalated significantly.
Contradiction in Environmental Policy
Bharadwaj took a sharp jab at the BJP's environmental stance, accusing the government of hypocrisy. While the BJP promotes campaigns like ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ and delivers speeches regarding the city's pollution levels, Bharadwaj argues that the ground reality tells a different story. He suggested that the current actions are directly compromising the "lungs" of the city by allowing thousands of trees to be cut down illegally.
The allegations extend to the administrative level, with Bharadwaj specifically naming the Environment and Forest Department. He claimed that the department, which is under the leadership of Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, is tasked with protecting these forests but instead appears to be part of a "criminal conspiracy" to loot the land.
In his post, Bharadwaj questioned the accountability of multiple key agencies, tagging the Delhi Police, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), the Chief Minister’s Office, and the Lieutenant Governor’s office, demanding answers regarding the protection of the city's green cover.