New Delhi, Feb 3 (PTI) – Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah launched a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday, accusing Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his deputy Manish Sisodia of failing Delhi while states with "double-engine" BJP governments have prospered over the last decade.
Addressing a public meeting in Jangpura, Shah likened Kejriwal and Sisodia to “Bade Miyan and Chote Miyan”, alleging that they looted Delhi through false promises and corruption. He claimed that rather than focusing on development, AAP leaders have been engaged in continuous conflicts with the Centre.
Sisodia in BJP’s Crosshairs Amid Liquor Scam Allegations
Shah also targeted Manish Sisodia, who is contesting from Jangpura against BJP's Tarvinder Singh Marwah, stating that Sisodia is the only education minister in the country to have been jailed in a liquor scam case. He accused the AAP-led government of prioritizing liquor sales over education, claiming that liquor shops were opened near religious places while schools were neglected.“Kejriwal Gave Delhi Garbage, Toxic Water, and Corruption”
Lashing out at Kejriwal’s governance, Shah said the AAP chief misled the people of Delhi and failed to deliver on his promises.Highlighting unfulfilled promises, Shah mocked Kejriwal for not taking a dip in the Yamuna, as he had earlier vowed. He quipped that BJP workers had to submerge Kejriwal’s cutout in the polluted river instead, which became so ‘sick’ that it needed medical attention at AIIMS.
BJP’s Vision for Delhi: Riverfront Development & Healthcare Promises
The BJP leader pledged to develop a modern riverfront on the Yamuna within three years and offer free healthcare to all Delhi residents under the Ayushman Scheme if the BJP is elected.Shah reminded voters of Kejriwal’s pre-election promise of forgoing official perks but accused him of splurging on a lavish lifestyle after taking office.
He further claimed that the extravagant CM residence featured designer marble, remote-controlled curtains, motion sensor lights, a golden commode, carpets worth ₹50 crore, a ₹15 crore water purifier, and a ₹15 lakh reclining sofa.
Surgical Strikes & National Security: Shah Highlights BJP's Strong Stand
Switching focus to national security, Shah highlighted India’s surgical strikes in 2016 following the Uri and Pulwama attacks, emphasizing PM Narendra Modi’s strong leadership compared to previous governments.He also reiterated the BJP government’s commitment to ending terrorism and Naxalism by March 2026.
Revocation of Article 370 & Ram Temple Construction
Shah accused opposition leaders, including Kejriwal, Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee, Akhilesh Yadav, and Mehbooba Mufti, of fearmongering over Article 370’s revocation in Jammu and Kashmir.Highlighting BJP’s role in the Ram Temple construction, he recalled that “Ram Lala lived in a tent for 550 years, but Modi ensured the temple’s completion within five years.”
