Congress hits out at Delhi government’s water ATM plan
The Delhi Congress has criticized the local government's plan to install water ATMs, arguing that the funds should instead be used to expand the permanent piped water network. The party claims the move is a temporary measure that fails to address systemic infrastructure failures.
Why it matters
The dispute highlights ongoing political tensions regarding urban infrastructure development and the provision of basic public utilities in India's capital.
The Delhi Congress on Sunday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government of failing to provide piped water to every household and criticised its plan to install water ATMs in areas without pipeline connectivity.
Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav said the proposal did not address the problem and was an attempt to divert attention from the government’s failure to expand the pipeline network. He demanded a time-bound expansion of the water pipeline network, a permanent water supply instead of temporary measures like tankers and water ATMs, and a public action plan with timelines for water-scarce areas.
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