Anurag Thakur accuses Kejriwal of living in 'sheesh mahal' over Delhi flood situation

Union Minister Anurag Thakur launched a scathing attack on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over the flooding in various parts of the national capital. 

Thakur accused Kejriwal of staying in a "Sheesh Mahal" (Glass Palace) and blaming others for the situation while evading responsibility.

He questioned Kejriwal's track record of not taking accountability in the past nine years and urged him to realize his responsibilities. Thakur's criticism comes as Delhi grapples with heavy rains and widespread waterlogging.

The water levels in the Yamuna River have reached an all-time high, breaching a 45-year-old record. Several areas, including Majnu Ka Tila, Mayur Vihar Phase 1, Monastery Market, Geeta Colony, and parts of Ring Road near Kashmere Gate, have been severely inundated. Bus services have been suspended due to flooding in bus terminals.

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena chaired a meeting of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Thursday, attended by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and other officials. As a result, schools, colleges, and non-government offices will remain closed until Sunday.

To assist in rescue operations, 12 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have been deployed in the city. The Central Water Commission (CWC) has identified the release of water from the Hathnikund barrage in Haryana as one of the causes of flooding in Delhi.

Officials from the CWC observed that water from the barrage reached Delhi at a quicker rate compared to previous years, possibly due to encroachments and siltation causing a restricted flow.