AAP accuses BJP of neglect as garbage piles up in the area of Delhi’s Health Minister. Residents say MCD workers are absent and claim they pay for cleaning themselves.
A fresh political clash has erupted in the national capital after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of failing to maintain basic cleanliness standards in the locality of Delhi’s BJP Health Minister. AAP shared a video alleging that the footpaths in the area are completely covered with “heaps of garbage and filth,” forcing thousands of commuters to walk through unhygienic conditions daily.
The party claimed that despite the BJP controlling multiple civic and administrative bodies, Delhi’s sanitation issues have worsened.
Residents Say They Pay From Their Own Pocket for Cleaning
According to locals quoted in the AAP video, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) workers “don’t even show up” for routine cleaning. Several residents said that they are compelled to collect money themselves to hire private cleaners, as the garbage continues to accumulate on footpaths and near residential buildings.
People in the area described the situation as “hellish,” saying the stench and overflowing waste pose health risks, especially for children and senior citizens.
AAP Targets BJP’s ‘4-Engine Government’
AAP’s official Delhi handle posted:
BJP के स्वास्थ्य मंत्री के इलाके का स्वास्थ्य देखिए..
फुटपाथ कूड़े और गंदगी के ढेर से पट चुके हैं। रोज़ हजारों लोग इसी नर्क से गुजरने के लिए मजबूर हैं। जनता का कहना है MCD वाले आते ही नहीं, वो खुद पैसे जोड़कर सफाई करवाते हैं।
भाजपा के 4 इंजनों ने दिल्ली को बर्बाद कर दिया है। pic.twitter.com/RwutD9ejMe
— Aam Aadmi Party Delhi (@AAPDelhi) December 12, 2025
The party alleged that despite having control over the MCD, the Centre, and other administrative bodies, the BJP has failed to provide basic civic services.
Civic Concerns Rising Across the Capital
Sanitation issues have become a recurring complaint in several parts of Delhi. Overflowing garbage piles attract stray animals, create mosquito breeding sites, and increase the risk of infections. Locals say that despite multiple complaints, no concrete action has been taken by the MCD.
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Urban planners have repeatedly emphasized that consistent waste collection, mechanised sweeping, and proper garbage segregation are essential to prevent such situations.
No Official Response From MCD Yet
As of now, the MCD has not issued a statement addressing the allegations raised by AAP or responding to claims made by residents.
Meanwhile, residents continue to urge authorities for immediate relief, warning that the situation may escalate into a larger public health concern if the garbage remains unattended.