Delhi CM Atishi Accuses Haryana of 'Water Terrorism' to Influence Elections, Seeks ECI Intervention

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Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has accused the Haryana government of contaminating Delhi's water supply to influence the ongoing assembly elections. This accusation centers around the detection of increased ammonia levels in the Yamuna water coming from Haryana to Delhi. Atishi has written to the Chief Election Commissioner (ECI), Rajiv Kumar, seeking intervention and action against these alleged actions by the Haryana government.

The Delhi Jal Board's note revealed that the ammonia levels in the Yamuna water have risen, which Atishi claims is a deliberate act by the Haryana government to disrupt the water supply to Delhi residents. This disruption is being highlighted as a tactic to influence the election outcomes in Delhi, where the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are in a significant political tussle.

The Election Commission of India has responded by seeking a factual report from Haryana on the allegations. This move aims to investigate the claims made by Atishi and ensure that the electoral process is not affected by such actions. The situation has also led to a public outcry and political backlash, with the AAP and BJP trading accusations over the water supply issue.

The broader context of the accusation falls under the broader category of "water terrorism," where water resources are used as a tool for political leverage. This type of terrorism involves the deliberate contamination or disruption of water supplies to achieve political objectives, a tactic that has been recognized as a potential threat to critical infrastructure and public health.