Delhi BJP MLAs Flag Traffic Woes, Poor Sewage In Constituencies

New Delhi: Delhi BJP MLAs on Friday raised various issues affecting their respective constituencies on the floor of the Assembly, including drug abuse, traffic congestion, poor sewage systems, and tree-trimming restrictions.

Under Rule 280 of Delhi Assembly's Rules of Procedure, MLAs can raise constituency-specific issues through 'Special Mention', a mechanism to draw the government's attention to the pressing local concerns. Rithala MLA Kulwant Rana expressed concern over rising drug abuse in the constituency, alleging that the situation worsened ever since the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government took charge in Punjab in 2022.

"The quantity of dry intoxicants has increased in my constituency and across Delhi. We need strict action in collaboration with Delhi Police to curb drug abuse," Rana said. Greater Kailash MLA Shikha Rai highlighted the difficulties in trimming overgrown trees due to the National Green Tribunal's (NGT) orders.

"It is impossible to get permission from the forest department even for trimming trees encroaching into people's homes," she said, seeking a resolution of the issue. Mustafabad MLA Mohan Singh Bisht criticised the "poor" quality of sewer lines laid by the previous AAP government, calling for an investigation into the matter and installation of new lines.