EC tells Arvind Kejriwal to show proof of Yamuna water being ‘poisoned by Haryana government’

The Election Commission on Tuesday told Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal to provide evidence for his allegation that the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Haryana was deliberately poisoning water from the Yamuna river being supplied to Delhi.

While the poll panel did not issue a notice, it directed the former Delhi chief minister to respond with a “factual and legal matrix along with evidentiary support” by 8 pm on Wednesday to allow it to examine the matter and take appropriate action.

The Bharatiya Janata Party denied Kejriwal’s allegation, and accused him of trying to “spread fear and anarchy” among the people of Delhi ahead of Assembly elections. The Delhi Assembly polls are scheduled to take place on February 5 and the votes will be counted on February 8.

AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal asked to substantiate with facts his serious and grave allegations of poisoning of Yamuna River and mass genocide. ECI Cites various judicial pronouncements and legal provisions that can lead to up to three years imprisonment for mischievous… pic.twitter.com/ORnyQDVNXA

— ANI (@ANI) January 28, 2025

On Monday, Kejriwal shared a video on social media of Delhi Chief Minister Atishi alleging a conspiracy by the BJP to poison drinking water in Delhi. “All of us Delhiites together will fail this conspiracy of…

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