BJP hits back at Kejriwal ahead of Delhi elections, calls him "liar" and "kaali zubaan"

As the Delhi assembly elections approach, political tensions between the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have intensified. BJP Delhi unit chief Virendra Sachdeva has launched a direct attack on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of failing to deliver on his promises and calling him a "liar." Sachdeva questioned the validity of Kejriwal's numerous commitments, particularly his pledges related to government perks and the cleaning of the Yamuna River.

One of the key promises Sachdeva highlighted was Kejriwal's vow to not use government cars, bungalows, or security. The BJP leader referenced a statement made by Kejriwal in which he swore on his children not to accept any government facilities. "Arvind Kejriwal should tell whose life was lost and whose promise was lost," Sachdeva said, referring to this unfulfilled promise. The BJP has repeatedly raised concerns over what it calls the gap between Kejriwal's statements and actions.

Sachdeva also took aim at AAP's promises made during the Punjab elections, particularly the party's pledge to transfer ₹1,000 directly to the accounts of women once AAP came to power. The BJP claims that this promise was never fulfilled, and Sachdeva pointed to this as another example of Kejriwal's unkept commitments.

On the issue of the Yamuna River, Sachdeva criticized Kejriwal for failing to meet his ambitious promise to clean the river within a year. Kejriwal had also vowed to take a ceremonial dip in the Yamuna with his cabinet members, but the BJP claims this has not happened. Despite Kejriwal's assurances, the river remains highly polluted, and the BJP has used this as an example of what they consider AAP's failure to address key issues.

In addition to these issues, Sachdeva addressed the ongoing legal troubles of prominent AAP leaders, including Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain, and Sanjay Singh, all of whom are facing corruption charges. He pointed out that Kejriwal had previously stated that these leaders would go to jail, and this prediction, according to Sachdeva, was the only statement that had come true. The BJP has emphasized these legal matters as central to its criticism of AAP's leadership.

With the assembly election set for February 5, 2025, both AAP and BJP continue to step up their political strategies. AAP workers have been involved in various protests, including one where they tried to enter Kejriwal’s former official residence, which the BJP had called a “Sheesh Mahal.” The BJP has also accused AAP leaders of misusing public resources for political gain. As the election draws closer, both parties are engaged in a high-stakes battle for control of the Delhi legislative assembly.