Kejriwal Faces Election Commission Notice Over Yamuna Poisoning Claims

On January 30, 2025, Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi and leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), was issued a notice by the Election Commission of India (ECI) concerning his serious allegations that the Haryana government deliberately poisoned the Yamuna River water supply to Delhi.

The ECI has requested that Kejriwal provide substantial evidence to support his claims by 11 AM on January 31, 2025. Kejriwal's remarks have sparked significant political controversy, with critics arguing that such accusations could incite public unrest.

The Election Commission emphasized the importance of factual accuracy and warned against inflammatory statements that may lead to communal discord. In its notice, the ECI specifically asked Kejriwal to clarify details regarding the type and quantity of poison alleged to have been used and the role of Delhi Jal Board engineers in detecting contamination.

This development comes amid ongoing tensions between Delhi and Haryana over water quality issues. Kejriwal's assertions have drawn criticism from political opponents who accuse him of making baseless claims for electoral gain.

As the situation unfolds, all eyes will be on how Kejriwal responds to this notice and what evidence he can present to substantiate his serious allegations.