Delhi Jal Board (DJB) Vice Chairman Saurabh Bhardwaj on Thursday said it is “absolutely incorrect” to say that a “poisonous” chemical is being used to suppress the foam in the Yamuna, following the BJP’s allegations over the issue.
BJP MP Manoj Tiwari accused the Delhi government on Thursday of spraying a poisonous chemical to remove froth from the Yamuna ahead of Chhath Puja, during which devotees take a holy dip in the river.
Slamming the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over its allegations into the DJB’s Yamuna-cleaning exercise, Bhardwaj said, “BJP leaders should learn something about science and technology. The DJB’s anti-foaming chemical technology has also been recommended by the Centre’s NMCG.” The DJB had started preparations to reduce foaming in the Yamuna more than a month ago so that Chhath devotees could offer prayers to the Sun god, he said.
