New Delhi [India], May 2: Senior Delhi BJP leaders Kuljeet Singh Chahal and Ravindra Singh Negi have launched a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party’s 12-year governance, accusing it of neglecting infrastructure across the national capital. At a press briefing, they praised newly appointed Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Water Minister Parvesh Verma for initiating rapid improvements, including resolving traffic snarls at Minto Bridge and kickstarting citywide drain cleaning, all within just 65 days of BJP administration.
Chahal questioned the legacy of AAP’s governance, mocking former CM Arvind Kejriwal for leaving behind “potholes and pending issues”. He lauded the new BJP leadership for quickly addressing long-standing problems.
“I congratulate CM Rekha Gupta and Water Minister Parvesh Verma for taking control of areas like Minto Bridge, where traffic jams were a regular headache,” he said.
Patparganj MLA Ravindra Singh Negi echoed this sentiment, stressing the stark contrast between AAP’s extended tenure and BJP’s recent performance.
“In just 65 days, we’ve begun clearing drains and mobilised officers and ministers on the roads. AAP leaders sat at home—we will not,” he said.
In response to Thursday morning’s heavy rainstorm, NDMC Vice Chairman Chahal assessed conditions at the Sansad Marg command centre. He stated that NDMC workers were immediately deployed to waterlogging-prone zones and successfully cleared all affected areas.
“We received 25 complaints—12 about waterlogging, others about power. All have been resolved,” he reported.
Earlier, CM Rekha Gupta addressed citizens at the inauguration of 400 e-buses at Kushak Nalla depot, asserting that the “triple-engine government”—comprising the Centre, Delhi government, and local bodies—is united in addressing infrastructure failures.
“This early rain before monsoon is a wake-up call. The system is on alert from 5 am. I myself saw three waterlogged spots on the way here. We are working together to fix Delhi’s broken system,” she declared.
Gupta also took a swipe at her predecessor, Arvind Kejriwal, saying,
“He must be sleeping in the soundproof room of his Sheeshmahal. No previous government ever had ministers out on the roads like we do now.”
The BJP’s aggressive push on infrastructure and civic performance sets the stage for a high-stakes narrative battle ahead of monsoon season—and likely, the next elections.