Delhi Municipal Corporation Meeting Disrupted by AAP Protests Over LPG Cylinder Shortage

Disruption in MCD Meeting Amid Protests

The meeting of the Delhi Municipal Corporation (MCD) was abruptly concluded amidst significant chaos on Friday, as members of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) protested against the alleged shortage of LPG cylinders.

During this session, several proposals regarding the naming of parks and roads were passed. AAP councillors raised slogans and displayed posters featuring images of LPG cylinders with the message 'LPG Missing'.

Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh remarked that, similar to previous meetings, some AAP councillors attempted to disrupt the proceedings of the house.

The mayor expressed appreciation for the Delhi government's budget allocation of ₹11,412 crores for the MCD. However, AAP councillor and opposition leader Ankush Narang accused the BJP mayor of not allowing any discussion on this critical issue.

Narang stated, “The agenda was hurriedly passed, and the house was adjourned while the mayor left the premises. This is not just about the shortage of gas cylinders; it represents a significant crisis affecting the daily lives of ordinary people.”

He added, “Kitchens are going cold, and the BJP government is shirking its responsibilities.” Among the proposals passed in the house was one to invite tenders for developing a facility to process at least 800 tons of waste daily at a five-acre site in Ghazipur, along with the disposal of related residues.