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Lack of facilities and bureaucratic insubordination raise concerns amidst Delhi floods
Revenue Minister Ms. Atishi has written a letter to the Chief Secretary of Delhi, shedding light on the obstacles faced in flood relief efforts due to the Centre’s Delhi ordinance and bureaucratic insubordination. The letter urgently calls for action to tackle various issues hampering the relief camps, such as water and toilet shortages, lack of electricity, and inadequate food quality. Swift attention is needed to address these pressing concerns.
The impact of the Delhi Ordinance is proving to be fatal during the relief works for the Delhi Floods, with bureaucrats displaying laxity and insubordination, even during the peak of the crisis, by not adhering to instructions from Ministers, said Atishi.
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“The people of the city who have been evacuated from their homes because of the flood are our responsibility and need to be provided with every possible facility. The Chief Secretary is hereby directed to ensure that all facilities are provided in relief camps and to take action against any officer whose laxity might cause difficulties to people in these camps,” Atishi writes in her letter.
Indian Army's remarkable rescue during Delhi flood relief! Over 50 personnel, including officers, swiftly tackled jammed ITO barrage gates, reports @AlokReporter #DelhiFloodUpdate pic.twitter.com/PhEiVvlB9i
— The New Indian (@TheNewIndian_in) July 15, 2023
The Minister expresses her disappointment over bureaucrats’ laxity and their failure to comply with the instructions issued by elected officials during such critical times.
“I have been trying to contact the Divisional Commissioner since morning, but he is neither answering my phone calls nor responding to my messages,” says Atishi, highlighting the lack of responsiveness from key authorities. She emphasizes that the people residing in the relief camps are the government’s responsibility, demanding immediate provision of all necessary facilities.
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To address the situation and hold accountable those responsible for the lapses, Minister Atishi has directed the Chief Secretary to take appropriate action against any officer whose negligence might cause difficulties for the individuals in the relief camps.
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situated at ITO, reports @AlokReporter pic.twitter.com/9qhxANKvWZ— The New Indian (@TheNewIndian_in) July 15, 2023
Meanwhile, as the water levels in the Yamuna River recede, there is a glimmer of hope for flood-affected Delhi. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal took to Twitter expressing optimism for the city’s swift recovery and return to normalcy.
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