In a significant development, Aam Aadmi Party leader, Arvind Kejriwal pledged to resolve the sewerage issues of the city, if his party returns to power in the upcoming Assembly Elections 2025. 

Assembly Elections in Delhi 2025

This is to be noted that 2025 Delhi Legislative elections are scheduled for February 5, 2025 and the result will be declared on February 8, 2025. The Aam Aadmi party has been seeking for its 3rd consecutive term, after its victory with 62 seats in the 2020 elections.

What Did Kejriwal Say on Delhi Sewerage Issues?

In a video address, the former Chief Minister of Delhi stressed upon the infrastructural developments made by the AAP administration in the city. He also noted the substantial advancements in establishing essential facilities in the localities.

When our government was formed for the first time in 2015, we had to solve one of the biggest problems of sewerage. There are 1792 Kachchi colonies in Delhi. Before our government was formed, before 1025, no kind of development was allowed in these slum colonies. We started working in all the slum colonies. There was no sewer pipeline in these slum colonies, he stated.

Arvind Kejriwal further noted that numerous areas in the city have been experiencing sewerage issues being contaminated in the drinking water supply.

After the formation of the government, we will very soon replace the sewer pipelines in your area too. We will get the sewer cleaned so that you can get rid of the dirt from the sewer, he added.

Sewerage Issues in Delhi

Additionally, Sewerage issues in Delhi have been a significant concern for residents, particularly in unauthorized colonies and older parts of the city. The main problems include:

Sewage Contamination: Many areas face issues with sewage water contaminating the drinking water supply, posing serious health risks

Old Infrastructure: The city’s sewer lines are outdated and often in poor condition, leading to frequent blockages and overflows.

Unauthorized Colonies: These areas have historically lacked proper sewer infrastructure, although there have been improvements in recent years