New Delhi, Feb 3 (PTI) – BJP Rajya Sabha MP Neeraj Shekhar on Monday emphasized the need for a "double engine" government in Delhi, accusing the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of exploiting the Purvanchali community for electoral gains.
Participating in the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President's Address, Shekhar praised the BJP-led central government while launching a scathing attack on AAP, alleging corruption within its ranks.
"The condition of Delhi is evident to all. Kejriwal promised to clean the Yamuna in three years... Has he fulfilled that promise?" questioned Shekhar, criticizing the AAP government’s track record.
Accusing AAP leaders of being embroiled in legal troubles, he remarked, "Only scams are happening in Delhi. AAP leaders are either in jail or out on bail. And yet, they expect another five years in power? How is that possible?"
Shekhar also brought up the plight of migrants from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, who he said had to return to their home states during the COVID-19 pandemic. He urged the ruling party to go beyond electoral rhetoric and genuinely address the concerns of Purvanchali voters.
"Don't use Purvanchalis only for votes. The Prime Minister has repeatedly assured that if BJP comes to power, everyone will get a 'pakka' house," Shekhar asserted. "Delhi also needs a double engine government to accelerate growth," he added, referring to the BJP’s governance model of having the same party in both the state and the center for smoother development.
With voting for the 70-member Delhi Assembly scheduled for Wednesday and results to be declared on February 8, political parties are intensifying their campaigns.
Shekhar also lauded the NDA government in Bihar under Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, attributing the state's progress to his leadership. "All the development in Bihar has happened under Nitish Kumar," he said.
As the capital gears up for elections, the BJP’s push for a "double engine" government in Delhi remains a key campaign narrative.
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