Delhi government moves SC over water supply from Haryana, Uttar Pradesh; It’s not the time for politics, says Kejriwal 

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on May 31 urged the BJP to ask its governments in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to provide water to the national capital for a month, saying it was not the time to indulge in politics.

The Delhi government has moved the Supreme Court to seek a direction to Haryana to supply more water to the crisis-hit national capital, sources said on May 31.

The AAP government in Delhi has told the top court that the water demand in the city has risen significantly due to heatwave conditions, and neighbouring Haryana be directed to release extra water for a month, they said.

It is the responsibility of all to work towards fulfilling the water needs of Delhi, the city government said.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal urged the BJP to ask its governments in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to provide water to the national capital for a month, saying it was not the time to indulge in politics.

The national capital has been facing a severe water shortage, with water minister Atishi accusing Haryana of not releasing Delhi's share of water.

Referring to the BJP's planned protest against the AAP government later in the day, he said it "will not solve the problem".

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