Flood Relief Mismanagement in Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal Says People Remember His Government's Response

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday visited relief camps set up for flood victims in Delhi and criticised the current BJP-led administration. He alleged that the recent floods and severe waterlogging have once again exposed the lack of preparedness in the capital.

“Facilities Were Better Earlier” – Kejriwal

Kejriwal claimed that people living in the relief camps themselves are recalling the difference in arrangements between his tenure and the present. He said that during AAP’s rule, relief camps were set up promptly with tents, mosquito nets, food, clean drinking water, and medical facilities. Pumps were installed before waterlogging occurred, and drains were cleaned in advance. In contrast, this time, mismanagement and negligence are clearly visible.

“Situation is Out of Control”

According to Kejriwal, the situation has worsened because the BJP controls both the MCD and the Centre, while no one seems to be taking responsibility on the ground. He said tents were not set up in time, food and drinking water were missing, and people had to buy medicines themselves due to mosquito-related problems.

The AAP leader further alleged that unlike earlier, when the Chief Minister and ministers personally visited affected areas to resolve issues, no senior official or minister has come forward to address people’s problems. “A kind of administrative silence is prevailing everywhere,” he said.

“People Are Remembering the Old Days”

Kejriwal also stressed that many citizens are openly saying they now miss the earlier governance style. “Looking at today’s situation, people are realising that when our government was in power, every crisis was handled immediately and sensitively,” he remarked.