As Delhi gears up for its upcoming assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a scathing attack on the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), unveiling an ‘Aarop Patra’ (chargesheet) against the ruling government. The BJP’s charges come as AAP seeks to secure a third consecutive term in power in the national capital.
The BJP’s chargesheet, presented on Monday by party leaders including BJP MP Anurag Thakur and city BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva, criticizes the AAP government for failing to deliver on key promises. Thakur accused Kejriwal’s government of neglecting education, healthcare, and the environment. He pointed out that over 200,000 students are still without proper education, and that many Delhi residents continue to rely on private tankers for water despite promises of 24/7 clean and free water.
Thakur also highlighted the government’s failure to address pollution, claiming that Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) had soared to hazardous levels above 500 and criticized the ongoing pollution in the Yamuna River. He blamed the Kejriwal administration for polluting the river to the extent that residents can no longer celebrate Chhath Puja on its banks as they once did. “The Yamuna remains heavily polluted even after 10 years of the Kejriwal government,” Thakur added.
Further slamming the Kejriwal-led administration, Thakur accused the AAP government of being involved in multiple corruption scandals, including scams related to the water board, mohalla clinics, and liquor policy. He warned that the Kejriwal government would be held accountable for its alleged corruption and environmental mismanagement, stressing that Delhi needs to be saved from its current leadership.
In response, Arvind Kejriwal dismissed the BJP’s charges, accusing the opposition party of lacking a concrete election agenda. “BJP has done nothing for Delhi in the last five years,” he said. Kejriwal emphasized the work his government has done in improving electricity, water supply, women’s travel, and road infrastructure. He questioned the BJP’s focus on allegations instead of their own record in Delhi, particularly regarding law and order, and criticized their lack of a CM candidate for the upcoming elections.
With the battle lines drawn, the upcoming Delhi assembly elections are shaping up to be a fierce contest, with both parties positioning themselves for a crucial win.