AAP will contest Delhi elections alone: Kejriwal denies alliance with Congress, attacks BJP on law and order
Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will contest the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections alone. Ruling out the possibility of an alliance with the Congress, he blamed Home Minister Amit Shah and the BJP for the poor law and order situation in Delhi. Kejriwal also cornered the BJP over the arrest of Naresh Balyan and the allegations against him.
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Arvind Kejriwal made it clear that AAP will contest the Delhi assembly elections alone. He rejected the possibility of an alliance with the Congress.
Key facts:
- Assembly Term Expiration: 23 February 2024
- Election likely: January or February 2024
- Previous performance: AAP and Congress did not get a single seat in Delhi in the Lok Sabha elections.
BJP targets law and order
Kejriwal targeted the BJP and Home Minister Amit Shah over the deteriorating law and order situation in Delhi.
His main charges:
- Incidents of extortion and firing: Threatening calls from traders and firing at shops have become common.
- Attack on walk: Kejriwal claimed that the water-throwing incident during his walk was a conspiracy of the BJP.
- Question on Home Minister: "The situation in Delhi is getting worse under the leadership of Amit Shah."
Naresh Balyan Controversy
After the arrest of AAP MLA Naresh Balyan, Kejriwal described him as a victim of a gangster.
Information related to the Balyan dispute:
| point of contention | AAP's side | BJP's allegation |
|---|---|---|
| Gangster Calls | Balyan's threats and ransom calls kept coming. | Balyan is in league with gangsters. |
| F.I.R | Balyan lodged a police complaint. | The BJP released an audio clip and made the allegations. |
| Audio clip | Balyan called it fake and old news. | BJP is presenting this as proof. |
Kejriwal's march and election preparations
Kejriwal, who was released after his arrest in the liquor policy case, started a walk in Delhi from October. He has adopted a strategy of connecting with the common people and surrounding the BJP on law and order.
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