Lucknow, Oct. 21 -- Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has alleged that chemicals are being dumped in the Yamuna in Delhi for cleaning up pollution without scientific investigation, which he said, is extremely dangerous.

He demanded immediate action from the Central and state governments to prevent such "illegal method" to clean the river. Yadav said that before the Chhath festival, the matter concerns both faith and health of millions of devotees.

Posting on his social media account X today, Akhilesh said the Yamuna is not just a water stream, but a lifeline linked to the emotions and culture of millions of people. Cleansing actions without examining the effects of the chemicals used on the human body and the environment are extrem...