IEP Chandigarh
Aam Aadmi Party’s National Media In-charge, Anurag Dhanda, launched a scathing attack on the BJP government of Haryana and Chief Minister Nayab Singh, accusing them of playing double politics over the water issue. He stated that the BJP has turned even the most sensitive issue connected to people’s lives—water—into a tool for its power games.
Anurag Dhanda mentioned that recent media reports have revealed the Delhi government is preparing to buy additional water from Haryana to meet its growing summer demand. This is the exact same BJP government that previously created hurdles at every level when the elected Arvind Kejriwal government in Delhi attempted to purchase water from Himachal Pradesh. At that time, instead of facilitating water for the people of Delhi, the BJP government in Haryana and at the Centre deliberately worked to harass them. However, today, with a BJP government in power in Delhi, the Haryana government is instantly ready to supply water. This clearly exposes the BJP’s political character and its true priorities.
Anurag Dhanda highlighted that Haryana itself is going through a severe water crisis, yet despite this, the BJP government is talking about giving water to other states. According to official data, the state faces an annual water deficit of approximately 14 billion cubic meters, and more than 1,700 villages are suffering from a severe water shortage. Over the past five years, the groundwater level has continuously plummeted, dropping from 21.17 meters down to 23.02 meters. The situation is extremely alarming in districts like Mahendragarh, where the water level has sunk below a depth of 50 meters. In many districts, people are struggling for clean drinking water and are forced to consume contaminated water.
Anurag Dhanda pointed out the glaring irony: on one hand, people in Haryana’s villages are yearning for a drop of water, while on the other, the Nayab Saini government is preparing to supply water to Delhi and Rajasthan. He questioned whether this decision is actually based on necessity or if it is being driven purely by political gain. Citing the 1994 water-sharing agreement to justify giving additional water is merely an excuse; the reality is that the BJP operates on a policy designed to benefit states it rules while actively harming opposition-ruled states.
Anurag Dhanda stated that when Arvind Kejriwal’s government was in power in Delhi, the BJP weaponized water to torment the public. But today, that same BJP government is ready to provide water without a single hurdle. This is a highly dangerous sign for our democratic system and federal structure, where vital resources are being exploited for political interests rather than the public good.
Anurag Dhanda demanded that the Haryana government must first take concrete steps to resolve its own state’s water crisis, formulate a clear policy on groundwater conservation and water management, and transparently inform the public about the conditions and exact quantities of water being planned for transfer.
Anurag Dhanda concluded by stating that the BJP’s double politics is now fully exposed before the public. Turning a fundamental human right like water into a political weapon perfectly reflects the BJP’s mindset, and the Aam Aadmi Party will continue to expose this truth on every available platform.
