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AAP councillors bring inflatable boat inside MCD House over waterlogging
AAP councillors bring inflatable boat inside MCD House over waterlogging
AAP councillors brought an inflatable rubber boat inside the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) House on Monday to protest severe waterlogging after heavy rain. The councillors inflated the boat outside, then carried…
AAP councillors brought an inflatable rubber boat inside the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) House on Monday to protest severe waterlogging after heavy rain. The councillors inflated the boat outside, then carried it inside, raised slogans and stood on benches.
Mayor Pravesh Wahi adjourned the House for 10 minutes. Proceedings resumed with exchanges between BJP and opposition councillors. Leader of opposition Anukush Narang alleged the BJP had failed to address the issue, saying the city had never seen such waterlogging.
Mayor Wahi responded that AAP councillors avoid constructive discussions and create disruptions. He warned that unparliamentary conduct would invite action. The meeting also discussed drains, mosquito menace and stray dogs. Wahi announced councillors would get medical treatment under CGHS rates.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The MCD is India's largest municipal body, managing a city of over 2 crore residents. Waterlogging after monsoon rain is an annual crisis in Delhi, but this year's early heavy spells have overwhelmed drains. The boat protest mirrors tactics seen in state assemblies, but inside a civic body it is unusual. The real measure will be the monsoon season's remainder: if Delhi sees normal rainfall, the drainage infrastructure's capacity will face repeated tests. The next MCD general meeting will show whether the mayor follows through on his warning.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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