The Election Commission of India (ECI) issued a warning to AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal on January 31, 2025, regarding his claim that the Haryana government was “mixing poison” in the Yamuna river. The poll body expressed concern that Kejriwal’s statements could foster disharmony between residents of Delhi and Haryana, potentially causing long-term division.
In a letter to Kejriwal, the Commission emphasized that his remarks appeared to promote public unrest and enmity, even under the most cautious interpretation. The ECI urged the former Delhi Chief Minister to submit a more detailed response by 11 am on January 31. If Kejriwal fails to comply, the Commission warned it would take appropriate action without further reference.
The Commission’s letter called for specific information regarding the alleged poisoning, including the type of substance involved, the evidence supporting the claims, and details about the Delhi Jal Board’s role in detecting and addressing the contamination. The response should focus solely on these issues and not on the ammonia levels in the Yamuna.
In a heated response, Kejriwal accused the Election Commission of political bias, claiming that Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar sought post-retirement benefits. Kejriwal criticized the ECI’s tone, suggesting that if Kumar wished to engage in politics, he should contest elections instead of overseeing the Commission’s operations.
Kejriwal also mocked the Commission’s request by suggesting he would send three bottles of water to the ECI, humorously challenging them to drink it if they believed his claims were wrong.
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