Motorcyclist's death: AAP, Cong slam government
Say it learnt nothing from Noida incident; accuse police of inaction
Opposition AAP and Congress on Friday slammed the Delhi Government over a biker’s death after reportedly falling into a pit in Janakpuri, calling the incident a result of gross negligence.
In a post on X, AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal said, “This is not an accident, but a murder. The BJP has learned nothing even from the Noida incident. Extreme negligence and an utterly irresponsible attitude have now become the hallmark of BJP governments, and it is the common people who are paying the price for it. May God grant strength to the family which lost their child due to the government's negligence”.
In a post on X, AAP Delhi chief Saurabh Bharadwaj said, “An innocent biker fell into a deep pothole on the road, got stuck, lay there all night, and died. The BJP government in Delhi has learned nothing from the Noida incident. They just keep lying every day.”
Later in the day, at a press conference, Bharadwaj claimed that the pit in Janakpuri had been open for some time and the local RWA had repeatedly demanded barricading. He alleged that Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood, under whose constituency Janakpuri falls, visited the site on Friday. He “gave his department a clean chit” instead of ordering an impartial probe.
AAP also accused the Delhi Police of inaction. Bharadwaj said Kamal left his office at 11:53 pm and called home saying he would reach in 15 minutes. When he did not reach home, his family and friends visited six police stations overnight but were told to file a complaint only the next morning. He further alleged that barricades were put up only after the police arrived at the site.
DPCC president Devender Yadav demanded Rs 1 crore compensation for Kamal’s family and held the Delhi Jal Board directly responsible. He said Chief Minister Rekha Gupta’s government must take responsibility and initiate a time-bound inquiry.
Yadav also sought the resignation of Minister Ashish Sood, alleging that the minister showed no sympathy and instead sought CCTV footage to “shift blame.” He claimed that if barricades had been properly installed, the fatal accident would not have occurred.
Citing data, Yadav said 89 deaths related to waterlogged potholes and open drains were reported in Delhi in 2024-25, along with over 1,600 road accident deaths in the past year. He referred to previous monsoon-related fatalities in Mehrauli and Palam to argue that the government had failed to address recurring civic hazards.
