The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) claimed that former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was attacked during a rally in Vikaspuri, with accusations pointing towards the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as the orchestrators behind the incident. AAP leaders alleged that BJP-affiliated individuals attempted to harm Kejriwal while he was engaging with local residents. The party further criticized the Delhi Police for failing to intervene during the alleged assault.
"जब ED, CBI और जेल से भी बात नहीं बनी, तो अब भाजपा वाले @ArvindKejriwal जी पर हमले करवा रहे हैं। अगर केजरीवाल जी को कुछ भी होता है, तो उसके लिए भाजपा सीधे तौर पर जिम्मेदार होगी। pic.twitter.com/ihyfPVBlV9
---Advertisement---— Saurabh Bharadwaj (@Saurabh_MLAgk) October 25, 2024
AAP Leaders Respond
In response to the attack, AAP leader Manish Sisodia condemned the actions, stating that the BJP would bear responsibility if any harm came to Kejriwal. He emphasized that the party would remain resolute in its mission despite these challenges.
Saurabh Bhardwaj echoed these sentiments, suggesting that the BJP’s actions are a reaction to the affection Kejriwal has received from the public. He indicated that the BJP’s attempts to undermine AAP’s influence reflect their desperation.
Official Condemnation from AAP
During a press conference, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi denounced the attack as indicative of the BJP’s fear of losing to AAP in elections. She described the incident as an example of the low tactics the BJP resorts to when faced with political competition.
VIDEO | "The people of Delhi have seen how low the BJP's dirty politics can stoop to. Arvind Kejriwal was attacked by BJP goons during his Vikaspuri padyatra. BJP knows that it cannot defeat AAP and Arvind Kejriwal in elections, that is why they have resorted to such dirty… pic.twitter.com/YM54dWyU22
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 25, 2024
Bhardwaj also referred to past attempts to harm Kejriwal, suggesting that such incidents are part of a disturbing pattern of violence against political leaders, particularly those aligned with AAP.
Political Tensions Escalate
The alleged attack on Kejriwal highlights the escalating tensions between AAP and BJP as both parties prepare for future electoral battles. The incident raises significant concerns regarding the safety of political figures in Delhi and the increasingly aggressive tactics employed in the city’s political arena.
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