In a recent video shared on X by Dr. Veena Jain, delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta faced significant backlash for her comments on waterlogging issues in the city. The video, which has since gone viral, captures Gupta addressing the media amidst a crowd of microphones, discussing the challenges of managing heavy rainfall and its impact on the city's drainage systems.
The focal point of the controversy is Gupta's statement, where she remarked, "When it rains, it pours in large quantities, and the drains are often unable to handle the sudden flow of water. Rain is a natural occurrence; it is not as if there is a 'Tawa' (hot pan) beneath to make the water evaporate instantly." This analogy, intended to explain the limitations of the drainage system, was met with widespread criticism and ridicule on social media.
Dr. Veena Jain's tweet sarcastically suggested that Gupta should be awarded a "small Nobel Prize" for her unique perspective, implying that her statement was out of touch with the severity of the waterlogging problem. The tweet read, "Delhi cm Rekha Gupta: There’s no Tawa in the drainage to heat & evaporate water. Please give her a small Nobel Prize; she has discovered something no one knew before. And don’t ask about Waterlogging now, this is what happens when you make a Troll the chief minister ."
The reaction from the public and other users on X was swift and critical. Many echoed Jain's sentiment, pointing out the perceived inadequacy of Gupta's response to a serious issue affecting delhi residents. Comments ranged from disbelief to frustration, with some users highlighting the broader implications of electing leaders who they believe lack the necessary expertise or seriousness to address critical urban challenges.
The focal point of the controversy is Gupta's statement, where she remarked, "When it rains, it pours in large quantities, and the drains are often unable to handle the sudden flow of water. Rain is a natural occurrence; it is not as if there is a 'Tawa' (hot pan) beneath to make the water evaporate instantly." This analogy, intended to explain the limitations of the drainage system, was met with widespread criticism and ridicule on social media.
Dr. Veena Jain's tweet sarcastically suggested that Gupta should be awarded a "small Nobel Prize" for her unique perspective, implying that her statement was out of touch with the severity of the waterlogging problem. The tweet read, "Delhi cm Rekha Gupta: There’s no Tawa in the drainage to heat & evaporate water. Please give her a small Nobel Prize; she has discovered something no one knew before. And don’t ask about Waterlogging now, this is what happens when you make a Troll the chief minister ."
The reaction from the public and other users on X was swift and critical. Many echoed Jain's sentiment, pointing out the perceived inadequacy of Gupta's response to a serious issue affecting delhi residents. Comments ranged from disbelief to frustration, with some users highlighting the broader implications of electing leaders who they believe lack the necessary expertise or seriousness to address critical urban challenges.
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