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Delhi Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh claims 85% of city drains have been desilted under CM Rekha Gupta’s direct supervision. He assures residents that waterlogging won’t be an issue this monsoon season. The Mayor also dismissed AAP’s allegations about unfair slum evictions, calling them habitual liars. Singh went further by accusing AAP of having ties to Khalistani groups and receiving foreign anti-India funding.

Key Points: Delhi Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh Assures 85% Drain Desilting Before Monsoon

  • 80-85% MCD drains desilted ahead of monsoon
  • CM Rekha Gupta personally overseeing cleanup
  • Mayor rejects AAP’s slum eviction allegations
  • Accuses AAP of Khalistani funding links
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Desilting done in 80-85 per cent MCD drains: Delhi Mayor allays waterlogging concerns during monsoon

Delhi Mayor claims 85% MCD drains desilted under CM Rekha Gupta’s supervision, vows no waterlogging while slamming AAP over slum resettlement claims.

"“I want to assure you that in the coming days, you won't see any waterlogging.” – Raja Iqbal Singh"

New Delhi, June 16

Delhi Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh on Monday assured that the national capital will remain free of waterlogging and deluge during the monsoon season as Chief Minister Rekha Gupta-led government has been working at war-footing to clean and de-silt the clogged drains.

Raja Iqbal Singh, speaking to IANS, claimed that 80–85 per cent of the Municipal Corporation drains have been desilted under the direct supervision of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.

“I want to assure you that in the coming days, you won't see any waterlogging. The reason is that we have carried out desilting in about 80–85% of the Municipal Corporation drains. Work is ongoing and I believe we will complete it before the monsoon. The Delhi government is continuously working on it," he said.

He added that the Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is personally supervising the desilting of drains and her legislators are also monitoring the desilting work at various intersections in the city.

Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh also rejected Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)’s claims of slum-dwellers being targeted and thrown out of their homes by the ruling BJP dispensation, in the name of development and claimed that Arvind Kejriwal-led party was misleading them with lies.

"The Aam Aadmi Party has a habit of lying. They have ruled for ten years by lying to the public. But now the public has realised that they do no real work, they only spread lies and confusion. Most of their leaders are habitual liars,” he charged.

He further stated: “We are not just removing slums but we are giving people proper houses, a better future and life for their children."

The Delhi Mayor also levelled startling charge at Arvind Kejriwal-led party, accusing it of having links with many Khalistani and Pakistani agents based abroad.

He further claimed that they are also receiving funding from many such outfits, with anti-India objectives.

- IANS

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Priya K.
Finally some good news before monsoon! Every year we suffer knee-deep water on Delhi roads. Hope this time the claims are true and we see actual results. 🤞 The proof will be when the first heavy rains come.
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Rahul S.
Why is the Mayor bringing Khalistani talk into drainage discussion? Stick to the issue at hand! We need solutions for waterlogging, not political mudslinging. Focus on completing the remaining 15-20% work quickly.
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Anjali M.
As someone who lives near a slum cluster, I hope the rehabilitation promise is real. Many poor families genuinely need better housing. But please don't make empty promises - show us the proper houses you're giving them.
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Vikram J.
Actions speak louder than words. Every year we hear such claims before monsoon, and every year Delhi drowns. I'll believe it when I see dry roads after heavy rain. The real test is coming soon!
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Sunita P.
Good to see focus on infrastructure work. But why only 85% complete when monsoon is almost here? Shouldn't this work have started much earlier? Hope the remaining work gets done in time. Delhi can't afford another flooded season.
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Karan D.
The political blame game never stops in Delhi! Instead of fighting, all parties should work together to solve the city's problems. Whether BJP or AAP, just fix our drains and roads please. Enough drama!

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