Chandigarh: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab has condemned the attack on the party’s national convener, Arvind Kejriwal, in Greater Kailash, New Delhi.
The party alleges that the BJP, fearing defeat in Delhi, has resorted to desperate tactics. AAP leaders claimed that Kejriwal was “deliberately targeted” due to his consistent questioning of the law and order situation in Delhi.
Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann termed the attack on Kejriwal as ‘shameful’. He said: “Since Kejriwal began questioning the BJP about law and order and public safety in Delhi, they are frustrated. This attack is a direct result of that frustration. It is disgraceful that this is the third attack on Arvind Kejriwal in just 35 days. Whenever the BJP fails to fulfill its responsibilities, it resorts to violence and conflict.”
AAP Punjab president Aman Arora said: “The people of the country are watching everything, and the people of Delhi will respond to this heinous act of the BJP. They cannot intimidate AAP leaders in this manner. This incident highlights the failure of the BJP-led central government to maintain law and order. If the BJP cannot provide security to a former chief minister, how can they ensure the safety of ordinary citizens?”
“This cowardly attack on Arvind Kejriwal is yet another attempt by the BJP to silence his voice, which he always raises for the people. It is highly condemnable. The BJP must understand that these dirty tactics will only strengthen the resolve of Delhi’s people to re-elect AAP government,” he said.
Senior AAP leader and finance minister Harpal Cheema said: “The attack on Arvind Kejriwal exposes the BJP’s fear and the complete breakdown of law and order in Delhi. Instead of trying to hide his failures, the Union home minister should take responsibility. This is utterly shameful.”
AAP MP Malvinder Singh Kang said that the BJP has failed to maintain law and order in Delhi.