New Delhi’s streets have turned deadly once again, with a young biker’s life cut short by a gaping pothole dug by the Delhi Jal Board in Janakpuri. The incident has ignited a fierce political storm, prompting AAP MLA Chief Whip Sanjay Jha to pen a strongly worded letter to Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. In it, he demands immediate financial compensation for the grieving family and a government job for one of their dependents.
Jha didn’t mince words, labeling the tragedy as a blatant outcome of governmental negligence. ‘Mere suspensions or inquiries won’t heal the wounds of a family that has lost its sole breadwinner,’ he asserted. The letter paints a grim picture: a routine ride ending in disaster due to an uncovered pit, exposing the capital’s crumbling infrastructure and disregard for basic safety protocols.
Highlighting the family’s dire economic plight, Jha argued that administrative actions alone are insufficient. He urged the government to step up with empathy, providing swift relief to help them rebuild. Drawing a sharp comparison, he referenced a recent case where a BJP worker’s family received prompt aid after drowning in the Yamuna River—compensation and a job were announced without delay.
‘If humanity was shown there, why the discrimination here?’ Jha questioned, invoking principles of equality. His plea to the CM is clear: announce compensation and a job offer immediately to restore faith in a compassionate administration. This demand not only seeks justice for one family but underscores the urgent need for accountability in Delhi’s road safety crisis, where lives hang by the thread of poor planning.