Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Anurag Dhanda has questioned Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma over his remarks on foam formation in the Yamuna River, raising concerns about the location of the foam and the use of chemicals in the river.
Anurag Dhanda Questions Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma Over Yamuna Foam
Dhanda responded to a statement by Verma, who said that the Yamuna stretches for 52 kilometres through Delhi and that no foam was visible along this stretch. According to the minister, foam could be seen near the point where Delhi’s boundary ends close to Uttar Pradesh, which he attributed to a drop in the water level.
Dhanda questioned why the issue was being highlighted at that particular location a
Reacting to the statement, Dhanda questioned why the issue was being highlighted at that particular location after years of discussion about foam in the Yamuna. He also tagged BJP leader Parvesh Verma and news agency ANI while raising questions about the government’s explanation.
In his post on X, Dhanda asked why chemicals were being sprayed into the Yamuna if the same chemicals had previously been described as poisonous. His remarks raised questions about the nature of the chemicals being used and the rationale behind their application.
The exchange has brought renewed attention to the recurring issue of foam formation in the Yamuna, particularly around areas near Delhi’s borders. Foam on river surfaces can be associated with pollutants and wastewater, although the specific cause at a particular location requires technical assessment.
Dhanda’s comments challenged the explanation offered by the Delhi minister and focused on the apparent contrast between earlier concerns about chemical use and the current practice he questioned. The statements reflect the political disagreement over the handling of the Yamuna’s pollution problem.
The issue of Yamuna pollution remains an important public concern, with water quality, wastewater treatment and the management of pollutants central to discussions about the river’s condition.
