New Delhi, Feb 2 (PTI) – Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma launched a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and its leader Arvind Kejriwal, accusing them of being mired in corruption. Addressing a poll rally in Delhi’s Tri Nagar on Sunday, Sharma asserted that the people of the national capital had made up their minds to bring the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to power.
"Delhi needs to be freed, and it seems the public has resolved to do so," Sharma declared, reinforcing his confidence in BJP’s electoral prospects.
"Lotus Will Bloom in Delhi," Says Sharma
Drawing a symbolic comparison with BJP’s election symbol, the lotus, Sharma said, "Everywhere, flowers are blooming in this season, and I feel the people of Delhi have also decided to make the lotus bloom here."Sharma criticized Kejriwal for allegedly betraying the India Against Corruption movement that had brought him into political prominence.
"When he joined the Anna Hazare movement, he talked about ending corruption. Now, the one who promised to eradicate corruption is himself drowning in it," he alleged.
AAP Engulfed in Scandals, Claims CM Sharma
The Rajasthan CM accused the AAP government of being embroiled in multiple scams and claimed that many party leaders were facing legal troubles."We used to say the Congress was corrupt, and for 70 years, it gave us corruption, appeasement, caste politics, terrorism, and Naxalism. Now, if I speak about corruption, even Kejriwal’s party has done its share," Sharma said.
He also slammed the AAP administration for failing to fulfill its promises related to infrastructure, education, and healthcare.
"AAP said Delhi would have good roads, quality education, and improved healthcare. Instead, these very sectors have witnessed the biggest scams," Sharma alleged. He further ridiculed the AAP leadership, stating, "They once said their leaders wore simple slippers, traveled in a Maruti, and wouldn't buy a house, but then merged four houses to create a grand 'Sheesh Mahal’."
AAP Leaders "Out on Bail," BJP Leader Questions Credibility
During another rally at Shakur Basti, Sharma reiterated his call to unseat AAP, stating, "The people of Delhi have resolved to make the lotus bloom and end AAP’s rule."He accused Kejriwal’s party of deep-seated corruption, questioning its credibility.
"His party leaders have committed such big scams that many of them are out on bail. Can you trust someone who is either in jail or out on bail?" he asked the crowd.
Praise for PM Modi’s Leadership
Sharma praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, crediting him for India's rapid progress since 2014."Before Modi ji, when a nationalist read the newspaper, it would be full of news of terror attacks. Today, if a bullet comes from across the border, we respond with a missile," he said, highlighting the government's tough stance on national security.
Call for a "Double-Engine" Government in Delhi
Sharma emphasized the need for a "double-engine" government—one where both the Delhi and central governments are led by the BJP—to ensure the capital’s development."Broken roads and sewage issues are everywhere. But with a BJP government in both Delhi and at the Centre, the national capital will see real progress," he asserted.
Delhi Assembly Elections on February 5
The high-stakes elections for Delhi’s 70-member Assembly are set to take place on February 5, with the results to be announced on February 8.
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