New Delhi, Apr 29 (PTI) Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Saturday directed the Delhi Jal Board to resolve drinking water-related problems in east Delhi's Patparganj assembly constituency represented by AAP leader Manish Sisodia, who is currently in jail in a money laundering case.

According to a government statement, Sisodia sent a message to Water Minister Bharadwaj regarding a drinking water issue in the Patparganj area following which the AAP leader held a meeting with local residents and Delhi Jal Board officials.

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A Delhi court on Saturday extended till May 8 the judicial custody of Sisodia in a money laundering case related to alleged excise scam.

According to the statement, the water level in the area's sources has decreased, leading to inadequate supply in far-flung areas of the constituency.

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The pump motor in an underground reservoir has become obsolete, resulting in low-pressure water supply. Bharadwaj asked the officials to replace the pump motor without delay, it said.

Bharadwaj also issued a show-cause notice to the zonal revenue officer in Mandawali for "dereliction of duty".

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