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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders are set to visit the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters on Thursday, bringing with them samples of contaminated water from the Yamuna River in Haryana.

 

According to AAP, the water contains high levels of ammonia, which they claim poses a serious health risk to the public.

 

AAP has been vocal in its allegations that the Yamuna water flowing into Delhi from Haryana contains ammonia at a level of 7 parts per million (ppm). The party argues that this amount is harmful and could negatively impact the health of residents.

 

In response to AAP's claims, the Election Commission of India (ECI) issued a statement on Thursday, asking AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal to refrain from linking the issue of ammonia levels in the Yamuna with his more serious allegations of mass poisoning.

 

Kejriwal had previously described the alleged contamination as an act of war, equating it to genocide.

 

The ECI has given Kejriwal an opportunity to explain his remarks and provide evidence supporting his allegations. The Commission has asked him to separate the issue of increased ammonia levels in the river from his claims of poisoning.

 

Kejriwal has been instructed to submit specific details on the alleged poisoning, including the type, quantity, and nature of the substance, as well as information on how the Delhi Jal Board detected the contamination.

 

He has been given a deadline of Friday at 11 am to provide this evidence or face further action.

 

The Election Commission also highlighted the importance of clean and safe water as a governance issue. It emphasised that all relevant governments should focus on ensuring access to clean water for the public, especially during the election period.

The ECI stated that it would not intervene in the ongoing disputes over water-sharing and pollution, particularly when legal frameworks such as Supreme Court and National Green Tribunal directives are already in place.

 

In his response to the ECI, Kejriwal reiterated his concerns about the water quality, accusing the Haryana government of deliberately poisoning the Yamuna. He continues to call for action to address what he views as a serious threat to public health.