The Delhi High Court’s emphatic ruling against garbage dumping in rural and unauthorized areas has been welcomed as a game-changer. Responding to a PIL, the court clarified that no waste can be dumped even in such colonies, offering hope to beleaguered locals.
AAP Delhi President Saurabh Bharadwaj lambasted the administration for complicity with MCD in this environmental crime. He highlighted Kirari’s Sharma Colony, where landfill trash has created pollution hotspots with towering filth, water stagnation, and hazardous leachate.
Bharadwaj’s on-ground assessment revealed the extent of damage: chemical-infused waste elevating streets and tainting water supplies. This neglect, he claimed, is a calculated move to burden the underprivileged while touting superficial achievements.
From raising alarms on Bhalswa practices to court battles, AAP has been at the forefront. The verdict dismantles official narratives on waste control.
Looking ahead, rigorous adherence to the order is crucial. It could spur systemic reforms, ensuring equitable waste solutions and protecting public health in Delhi’s fringes.