AAP claims Yamuna pollution in Delhi has returned to normal levels after extra water diversion ended post Chhath Puja and Bihar elections
AAP Claims Pollution in Yamuna Increased After Chhath Puja
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) stated on Tuesday that pollution in the Yamuna has “risen again” after Chhath Puja. They claim this is due to the diversion of extra water that was released to dilute pollutants.
AAP Delhi president Saurabh Bharadwaj said, “A few days before Chhath Puja, the BJP government at the Centre and in Haryana stopped all irrigation water meant for farmers. At the Hathnikund Barrage in Haryana, the entire flow was diverted into the Yamuna so that industrial pollution and sewage waste could be diluted and the Yamuna in Delhi would look clean for one week.”
Mr. Bharadwaj alleged that now, after Chhath Puja and the Bihar Assembly election, the extra water has been rerouted to the Eastern and Western Canals. He noted that pollution has returned to its “real level.”
In response, Delhi BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor said the water quality of the Yamuna improved in December 2025 compared to the previous year.
He added, “It seems Saurabh Bharadwaj has still not recovered from his electoral defeat, and he is completely frustrated with the BJP government giving the people of Delhi the opportunity to celebrate Chhath Puja on the banks of the Yamuna after the traditional Deepavali festivities.”
| Event | Date | Claim |
|---|---|---|
| Chhath Puja | Recent | Pollution in Yamuna increased |
| Water Diversion | Before Chhath Puja | Water diverted to dilute pollutants |
| Bihar Assembly Election | Recent | Extra water rerouted |
| Water Quality Improvement | December 2025 | Compared to previous year |
