Parvesh Verma Pledges to Clean Yamuna, Criticizes Kejriwal's Unfulfilled Cleanliness Promises

"The Yamuna is a very important river for Delhi. If the river is properly cleaned and managed, it can be a great resource for the city," said Verma.

The BJP candidate from New Delhi Assembly, Pravesh Verma, vowed to clean up the Yamuna River if the party forms the government in the upcoming Delhi elections.

"The Yamuna is a very important river for Delhi. If the river is properly cleaned and managed, it can be a great resource for the city," said Verma.

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He contended that it was not difficult to clean the Yamuna and that "It's not rocket science. The river has accumulated 88 metres of sludge, which can be cleared using machinery."

Verma further envisioned his riverfront and said plans included building water treatment plants along the 28 kms of the river where drains empty into it.

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He also suggested making permanent ghats on both sides of the river and planting nearly 10 lakh trees to purify the water.
Drawing a comparison with the development of the Sabarmati Riverfront, he said, "Just as our Prime Minister created the Sabarmati Riverfront, we can do the same here in Delhi."

In his speech, Verma targeted Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by saying that he did not do justice by fulfilling his previous promise of cleaning the Yamuna.

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He remembered the statement of Kejriwal saying that if he failed to clean the river, people of Delhi should not vote for him.

"Eight thousand crores were spent, but there is no sign of any work done," Verma claimed.

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He appealed to the people of Delhi to vote for the BJP, and cleaning the Yamuna would be on the top agenda of the party.

"Please save Delhi. On February 5, you will have the chance to press the lotus button and elect a BJP government that can truly clean the Yamuna," he added.

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Verma also targeted the AAP leadership, especially former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, accusing him of being involved in a liquor deal.

He claimed that there was an audio clip where Sisodia could be heard discussing the deal.

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Verma further criticized the legal battles AAP leaders were facing, stating, "Those who have been recently released from Tihar Jail are still accused, and the Supreme Court has imposed several restrictions on them, including banning Arvind Kejriwal from visiting the Secretariat, meeting officers, or even signing files."

The AAP leadership, according to Verma, was not good enough to govern Delhi.

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He appealed to the Delhi voters to reject the "fighting government" and opt for a stable, effective government like BJP. "Delhi needs a government that can work for its people, not a government that's mired in scandals," he concluded.

BJP candidate's statements are regarded as part of the election campaign as Delhi readies to go to polls on February 5.

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