New Delhi, Feb. 24 -- Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said there was a water bill scandal during the COVID-19 period, where readings were allegedly fabricated for months.

Kejriwal claimed that fake readings were taken, resulting in inflated charges for around 11 lakh families across Delhi.

Kejriwal on Saturday visited the Govindpuri area of Delhi and met the residents to discuss this issue.

Addressing reporters, Kejriwal said, "During the Corona period, readings were not taken for many months. They filled out fake readings while sitting in the office. Because of that wrong bills started coming, and the public did not pay the bills. Interest was charged on it, and now the bills have reached lakhs."

He further claimed t...