The Delhi Unit of Congress has criticized the Delhi government and new Chief Minister Atishi Singh for neglecting the pressing issues facing the national capital for months. Delhi Congress President Devender Yadav pointed out that a two-day session of the Delhi Assembly is scheduled for September 26 and 27 after a year-long hiatus. Instead of prioritizing the agenda to address the city’s numerous challenges, Yadav accused Chief Minister Atishi of engaging in theatrics, calling her decision to leave Kejriwal’s CM chair vacant a “drama” that has drawn ridicule from the public.
Yadav emphasized that Atishi must focus on Delhi’s problems, noting the surge in dengue cases, which have reached 1,229, with 300 reported in the past week. He urged her to take immediate action to combat the spread of dengue and malaria, address waterlogging, ensure clean drinking water, repair broken roads, control dust pollution, illuminate streets, and improve the overall deteriorating condition of the capital. He highlighted that she holds 13 portfolios, unlike her predecessor Kejriwal, who held none but enjoyed the full benefits of the CM role without any accountability. Yadav criticized Kejriwal for spending excessive time traveling to other states and engaging in corruption, ultimately leading to the fallout from the liquor scam.
Furthermore, Yadav stated that if Atishi truly prioritizes the welfare of the people and aims to resume stalled developments in Delhi, she should present the 11 pending CAG (Comptroller and Auditor General) reports in the Assembly, as directed by the Lt.
Governor to the Delhi Assembly Speaker. He argued that these reports would reveal the extent of corruption under the Kejriwal government over the past few years.
Similarly Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva also criticized Atishi Singh, stating that the people of Delhi are well aware of her track record as a minister who focuses more on making statements and announcements than on actual administrative work. He remarked that when she became Chief Minister, there was hope she might prioritize governance.
However, her performance over the last four days, amounting to roughly 100 hours, has shown that she is more focused on continuing Arvind Kejriwal’s corruption-tainted agenda than on improving governance.
