New Delhi, March 5 -- Delhi Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh visited the Yamuna River on Wednesday, taking a boat ride from Boat Club to Chhath Ghat. He also held discussions with officials as he inspected the river.

Cleaning the Yamuna has been a key promise of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the national capital, with the river frequently witnessing toxic foam in certain areas. The issue has sparked allegations between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and BJP over the river's condition during campaign.

With the BJP-led government in power, on March 2, the Delhi government announced plans to enhance tourism and promote sustainable water transport by introducing a ferry and cruise service along a 7-8 km stretch of the Yamuna. The service will ...