Thousands of dead fish were found floating in the Yamuna River near Sonia Vihar in Delhi ahead of Chhath Puja. Videos showing dead fish in the water have surfaced on social media, raising fresh concerns about river pollution. The incident triggered a political dispute between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Both parties blamed each other over the incident, while the actual cause of the fish deaths remains unknown. The incident has also raised concerns about water quality before the festival.
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AAP Demands Investigation Into Fish Deaths
Delhi Environment Minister Parvesh Verma accused AAP of deliberately dumping dead fish into the Yamuna to damage the BJP government’s reputation. He claimed that some people purchased dead fish from markets and threw them into the river before sharing videos online. Verma also alleged that the opposition wanted to create controversy during Chhath Puja. He announced that the environment department would file an FIR and investigate the people involved. The minister said the investigation would establish whether AAP workers had any connection to the incident.
The AAP rejected the allegations and questioned the Delhi government’s claims about cleaning the Yamuna. Senior party leader Saurabh Bharadwaj said the government should focus on finding out why thousands of fish died instead of blaming the opposition. He raised concerns about possible water pollution and the release of harmful chemicals into the river. Bharadwaj demanded a proper investigation and asked the government to take responsibility. He also questioned why the minister’s complaint did not mention the alleged dumping of dead fish.
Some local residents blamed polluted water released from a nearby leather tannery for the deaths. They claimed that contaminated water enters the Yamuna from areas near the Hathnikund Barrage and affects aquatic life. According to residents, several dead fish appeared in the river on Wednesday and Thursday. However, authorities have not officially confirmed the reason behind the incident. Environmental experts have previously warned that a sudden rise in contaminants or toxic substances can cause large numbers of fish to die.
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Dead Fish Raise Concerns Ahead of Chhath Puja
The incident has created concern as Chhath Puja begins on Friday with the Nahay Khay ritual. During the four-day festival, devotees worship the Sun God and perform rituals along riverbanks and water bodies. Thousands of people in Delhi visit the Yamuna to take a holy dip and offer Arghya to the Sun. The presence of dead fish has raised questions about the river’s water quality and the safety of devotees. The incident has once again brought Yamuna pollution into focus during an important religious festival.
This is not the first time authorities have reported mass fish deaths in the Yamuna. Less than a month ago, hundreds of dead fish were found along the riverbank in north Delhi’s Burari area. Delhi University environmental studies expert Radhey Shyam Sharma said such incidents could indicate increased water contamination or the presence of toxic substances. The latest incident has renewed concerns about pollution in the river. An official investigation is still awaited to establish the exact cause of the deaths.
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