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The Lieutenant-Governor (L-G) of Delhi, V.K. Saxena, has publicly criticized the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, led by former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, for allegedly failing to address pollution and infrastructure issues during its 11-year tenure. The L-G accused the AAP of neglecting the Yamuna river, Delhi’s drainage system, and air quality, also pointing to discontinued cabinet meetings and a lack of communication between him and Kejriwal. The AAP responded by accusing the L-G of deflecting attention from the current BJP government’s shortcomings in tackling pollution and of obstructing AAP’s decisions during Kejriwal’s time in office.

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Delhi L-G Blasts Former AAP Government Over Pollution, Infrastructure Neglect

New Delhi, December 24, 2025: A political spat has erupted in Delhi as Lieutenant-Governor (L-G) V.K. Saxena launched a scathing critique of the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, accusing them of neglecting crucial issues like pollution control and infrastructure development during their 11 years in power. In a letter to former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the L-G specifically cited the dire state of the Yamuna river, Delhi’s drainage system, and persistent air pollution as failures of the AAP administration.

Saxena further claimed that Kejriwal had ceased communication with him after the February Assembly election and criticized the previous government’s decision to discontinue weekly cabinet meetings, leading to a lack of thorough discussion on policy and administrative decisions.

The AAP swiftly fired back, with spokesperson Anurag Dhanda accusing the L-G of engaging in “letter theatrics” designed to divert attention from the current BJP government’s alleged failure to address pollution in the ten months since taking office. AAP also alleged that the L-G regularly objected to government decisions during Kejriwal’s term, hindering their efforts to improve the city.

The exchange highlights the ongoing political tensions in Delhi and raises questions about accountability for the city’s environmental and infrastructure challenges. The accusations come as the current administration faces increasing scrutiny over its efforts to combat pollution and improve the quality of life for Delhi’s residents.

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