ATISHI CLAIMS

Delhi water crisis: Atishi urges PM Modi to act, threatens indefinite fast from June 21

Delhi Water Minister Atishi said that she has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi concerning the water crisis in the national capital. She warned that if the issue is not resolved within a few days, she will commence an indefinite strike starting June 21.

Delhi water crisis: AAP govt urges Haryana to discharge water on humanitarian grounds

The Delhi government has appealed to Haryana to release additional water into the Yamuna on humanitarian grounds to address the capital's significant water shortage, according to AAP leader and water minister Atishi. The city's water production has dropped by 70 million gallons per day (MGD) due to a lack of raw water in the Munak canal and Wazirabad reservoir, reducing the normal output from around 1,002 MGD to 932 MGD.

Delhi faces water shortfall of 50 million gallons a day, do not waste: Atishi

Claiming that Delhi faces a water shortage of 50 million gallons per day (MGD), the city government Thursday urged people not to waste water, and asserted the problem cannot be solved by merely restraining the tanker mafia. As parts of the city grappled with the acute shortage, the Supreme Court asked the AAP government to approach the Upper Yamuna River Board (UYRB) for additional water on humanitarian ground.

Delhi water crisis: SC pulls up AAP govt for inaction on tanker mafia

Delhi water crisis: The Supreme Court questioned the Delhi government's lack of action against the "tanker mafia" amid a water crisis. It warned of police intervention if necessary. The court the hearing to June 13. SC demanded an affidavit on water conservation measures and criticised the government for false claims, questioning water wastage control efforts. Delhi Water Minister Atishi directed monitoring teams to prevent leakage and ensure water conservation.

Delhi water crisis: ADM, SDM level officers to be deployed in each Zone to monitor situation

Delhi government deployed officers at various levels to form Quick Response Teams for water provision and complaint resolution amid water shortage in the region. Water minister Atishi directed regular inspections of the water distribution network to prevent leaks and ensure water conservation. Residents faced shortages and relyed on water tankers. A dispute arose between the AAP government and the Lieutenant Governor over responsibility for the crisis, with accusations of water theft by a "tanker mafia."

"Haryana blocking Delhi's share of water", says Atishi as national capital reels under water crisis

AAP minister Atishi accused Haryana of blocking Delhi's water supply amid a severe water crisis in the national capital. She highlighted the decreasing water flow from Haryana and warned of chaos in Delhi if the situation persists.

AAP alleges Kejriwal weighed thrice in Tihar jail with different machines, not provided cooler

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal surrendered at Tihar jail after his interim bail. AAP leaders alleged he was not provided a cooler in his cell and his weight was measured thrice in a 'conspiracy'.

Delhi water crisis: Atishi requests Centre to ensure provision for release of spare water from UP, Haryana

Amid Delhi's water crisis, Water Minister Atishi urgently requested Union Minister of Jal Shakti Gajendra Shekhawat's intervention. Haryana's reduced water release from the Yamuna River has worsened the situation, exacerbated by soaring temperatures. Atishi urged action to ensure Delhi's water supply and implored Haryana to release its rightful share promptly

AAP govt at fault for Delhi water crisis, Haryana providing more water than agreed: BJP's Virendra Sachdeva

Delhi BJP chief blames AAP for water crisis, alleges corruption in water supply via tankers, questions Delhi's water shortage reasons.

ED opposing bail for Arvind Kejriwal despite sudden weight loss, sugar spike: Atishi

Delhi minister Atishi on Thursday said the ED has opposed Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's bail plea on medical grounds, as she questioned the probe agency's stand and asked it why it was not allowing the politician to undergo tests as has been suggested by his doctors. Addressing a press conference, Atishi said Kejriwal experienced sudden and unexplained weight loss during the Enforcement Directorate custody and in judicial custody.

Delhi Court summons AAP's Atishi in a defamation suit by BJP leader; asks her to appear on June 29

Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court summoned AAP leader Atishi Marlena in a defamation suit filed by BJP leader Praveen Shankar Kapoor. The suit alleges that Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Atishi accused the BJP of attempting to lure AAP MLAS and bribe them to switch parties. BJP's Bansuri Swaraj stated that Kejriwal's January 27, 2024 tweet is defamatory.

Delhi court refuses to summon Arvind Kejriwal in defamation case by BJP leader

Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Tanya Bamniyal, however, summoned AAP leader Atishi, saying "prima facie" there was sufficient evidence against her in the matter. The judge directed Atishi, a minister in the Kejriwal cabinet, to appear before the court on June 29. BJP leader Praveen Shankar Kapoor had filed a case against Kejriwal and Atishi over poaching allegations made by the two.

Lok Sabha polls: Delhi registers over 54% turnout, highest in North East Delhi seat

According to the poll officials, the highest polling percentage of 58.30 per cent was recorded in North East Delhi where sitting BJP MP Manoj Tiwari is pitted against Kanhaiya Kumar of Congress. The lowest turnout of 51.54 per cent was recorded in the New Delhi seat from where BJP's Bansuri Swaraj was contesting against INDIA bloc constituent AAP's Somnath Bharti.

Delhi CM Kejriwal and his family cast their vote, appeals for vote against dictatorial thinking

Arvind Kejriwal was seen helping his ailing father to the polling station. Earlier, AAP leaders like Atishi, Saurabh Bharadwaj, and Kailash Gehlot also cast their votes. After casting his vote, the Delhi CM said he had voted to end unemployment and inflation.

AAP lying, water supply to Delhi continuing as per agreement: Hayrana CM Nayab Saini

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of "lying" after Delhi Minister Atishi claimed that Haryana stopped water supply to Delhi as part of a BJP conspiracy ahead of the May 25 voting. Saini asserted that the water supply to Delhi continues as per the agreement. Atishi, handling the water portfolio, wrote to Saini and alleged that BJP has been targeting AAP since the Lok Sabha polls were announced, including arresting Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and framing him in various cases.

Government successfully met peak power demand in Delhi without outages: Atishi

Delhi Power Minister Atishi commended the power department for maintaining uninterrupted electricity supply in Delhi amid intense heatwave conditions, asserting readiness for potential peak demands of up to 8000 MW while contrasting with reported power outages in neighbouring cities and BJP-ruled states.

'Will reveal BJP's conspiracy today', says Delhi Minister Atishi

This comes as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is facing heat amid the ongoing Swati Maliwal investigation, in which the party MP has accused party chief Arvind Kejriwal's former personal secretary Bibhav Kumar of assaulting her at the Delhi Chief Minister's residence.

Had CM not been busy, Swati Maliwal might have accused Kejriwal instead of Bibhav Kumar, claims Atishi

Swati Maliwal Case: AAP leader Atishi claimed that Swati Maliwal, facing charges and potential arrest in an illegal recruitment case registered by the ACB, has been made the face of a conspiracy by the BJP. Atishi added that if CM Kejriwal had not been busy during Maliwal's visit, she might have accused him instead of Bibhav Kumar in the assault case.

EC issues notice to AAP leader Atishi Singh over claim of being approached by BJP

The Election Commission of India issued a notice to Delhi Minister and AAP leader Atishi Singh after she claimed to have been approached by BJP members, threatening arrest if she didn't join their party. The BJP also sent her a legal notice, demanding evidence for her remarks. Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva asserted they won't let her escape and accused her of lying.

'We will not let her escape': BJP sues AAP's Atishi for 'join us or go to jail' claim

The BJP has issued a legal notice to Aam Aadmi Party's Atishi after she alleged being coerced to join the BJP or face arrest. At a press briefing, Atishi claimed she was approached by a close associate of BJP, prompting the party to threaten legal action unless she substantiates her claims.

Arvind Kejriwal has fooled you: Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Atishi's claims

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa dismissed Atishi's claim of BJP pressure, alleging Arvind Kejriwal's deceit. Sirsa demanded Atishi reveal the aide allegedly involved. BJP spokespersons Harish Khurana and RP Singh criticized Atishi's tactics, hinting at AAP power struggles. Shehzad Poonawala accused Kejriwal of a drastic shift in leadership.

Atishi, Raghav Chadha and more leaders to be arrested by ED soon: AAP claims

Delhi minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi stated on Tuesday that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is set to summon top party members Raghav Chadha, Saurabh Bhardwaj, and Durgesh Pathak before the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Atishi also mentioned the likelihood of her house being searched by authorities soon.

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