Delhi woke up to chaos on Wednesday. After a brief spell of monsoon rain, parts of the capital looked like a scene from a flood-hit region. Roads were submerged. Classrooms filled with water. People were rowing makeshift boats in the streets.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) didn’t hold back. It criticized the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over what it called a complete civic failure. And it did so with sarcasm, videos, and sharp political punches.
Videos Go Viral: Waterlogged Classrooms and Inflatable Boats
Former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi posted several clips on X (formerly Twitter). One video, reportedly from a school in Tikri Kalan, showed a classroom filled knee-deep with water.
In another video, a woman was seen using an inflatable pool as a boat in stagnant rainwater. She questioned local BJP MLA Ravinder Singh Negi’s past promises. “This is the same place where Ravi Negi rowed a boat two years ago. What happened to the war-scale efforts?” she asked.
While Hindustan Times couldn’t independently verify the videos, they trended on social media, drawing reactions from across political lines.
Atishi’s Sarcasm and Scathing Remarks
Atishi tagged Delhi’s current Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh in her posts. Her tone was unmistakably sarcastic: “Many congratulations to CM Rekha Gupta for starting water sports in Delhi!”
She also shared an ANI video where people were seen wading through flooded streets, adding fuel to the fire of public outrage.
Saurabh Bharadwaj Highlights Kailash Colony’s Condition
Former AAP minister Saurabh Bharadwaj joined in. He posted a video from his Greater Kailash constituency. In the clip, an AAP supporter claimed that just 20 minutes of light rain caused massive waterlogging in Kailash Colony.
“If this is the condition after light rain, what happens during a heavy downpour?” he questioned.
Congress Joins the Attack
The Delhi Congress also jumped in. It shared a video of a man “swimming” near a flyover in the national capital. The caption read: “Is this the smart city we were promised?”
The growing chorus across opposition parties signaled one thing—civic anger is building, and the BJP-led administration may have to answer tough questions soon.
Political Context: BJP’s Rise, AAP’s Fall
This political storm comes months after BJP wrested control of Delhi from AAP. Although AAP still holds the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), it abstained from the mayoral elections, citing a lack of numbers after losing the assembly polls earlier this year.
Rekha Gupta now leads Delhi as the first woman CM in nearly two decades. However, the recent rain chaos has put her leadership under the spotlight.
Recurring Problem, Missed Solutions
This isn’t a one-off issue. Delhi faces waterlogging almost every monsoon. Drainage upgrades have been promised for years. However, the ground reality remains the same—clogged drains, lack of maintenance, and zero accountability.
Experts point out that infrastructure in rapidly growing urban clusters like Delhi often lags behind. According to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, over 25% of Indian cities face regular flooding due to outdated drainage systems and poor waste disposal practices.
Citizens Bear the Brunt
For Delhiites, the issue isn’t political. It’s personal. Office-goers were stuck in long traffic jams. Schoolchildren waded through flooded streets. Street vendors lost a day’s income. And people in low-lying areas feared water entering their homes.
“We are tired of these yearly flood drills,” said Anita Sharma, a resident of East Delhi. “Each year, governments change but the situation worsens.”
Will There Be Action or Just Accusations?
The blame game between AAP and BJP has now entered yet another chapter. Videos go viral. Memes trend. Leaders spar online. Meanwhile, the average Delhi citizen just wants dry roads, functioning drains, and safe passage during the rains.
As monsoon continues, the spotlight remains on the city’s civic preparedness. The coming weeks will show whether this public outrage turns into political accountability—or disappears like the water on a sunny day.
