Mayor playing ‘politics’ over garbage disposal: MC Commissioner

New Delhi, August 19

A day after Mayor Shelly Oberoi pulled up MCD Commissioner Ashwani Kumar over the “worsening condition” of garbage disposal in the city, he hit back and accused her of playing “politics” over the issue.

Kumar alleged that the delay in forming the standing committee, the highest decision-making body of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, has further resulted in many other projects being put on hold.

“The Mayor is just playing politics. They have done nothing to secure the corporation’s financial dues from the Delhi government, leaving the MCD in deep financial distress,” Kumar said.

Oberoi on Sunday slammed the MCD Commissioner over the “worsening condition” of garbage disposal in entire Delhi, especially in West Zone and Central Zone and directed him to ensure better collection and clearance of waste.

For the past few days, garbage collection in these areas has been irregular, resulting in an accumulation of waste on streets and bins, she said in her letter. — PTI