The ruling Aam Aadmi Party and Opposition BJP indulged in a blame game on Tuesday over the spread of vector-borne diseases in the national Capital with the ruling party attacking BJP-led municapal corporations and lt-Governor Najeeb Jung holding them responsible for the “mess”.
Earlier in the day, Delhi BJP chief Satish Upadhyay denounced Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his Ministers for “remaining absent” from the city as it fights to halt the spread of chikungunya and dengue.
Attacking Jung, AAP’s Delhi unit Convener Dilip Pandey said the lt Governor “claims to be the Government in Delhi”, but is nowhere to be seen.
He said the AAP dispensation is “working round-the-clock” to treat the patients not only of the national Capital, but also from neighbouring States. Blaming the MCDs, Pandey alleged they have failed to spend even 1 per cent of funds allocated to them under the Swachchh Bharat Mission.
He said the Delhi Government has made arrangements for an additional 1,000 beds meant for fever patients and 262 fever clinics have been set up. Besides,, 106 ‘Mohalla Clinics’ and 26 Delhi Government hospitals are also serving the patients.
Attacking the BJP and the media for raising the issue of absence of Jain from Delhi, AAP leader Ashutosh said, “TV harping on Minister in Goa. They forgot Defence minister Parrikar was in Goa when Pathankot was attacked, ordnance factory burnt!”