Sandeep Dikshit Questions Arvind Kejriwal's 'Nation-Saving' Claims
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Synopsis
Sandeep Dikshit criticizes Arvind Kejriwal's claims of saving the country, accusing him of enriching his party and engaging in scams, such as the liquor policy. He highlights public disillusionment with the AAP government and calls for change ahead of the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.
Key Takeaways
- Sandeep Dikshit challenges Kejriwal's integrity.
- Accusations include involvement in scams and corruption.
- Dikshit emphasizes the need for genuine representation.
- Public discontent with AAP government is rising.
- Delhi Assembly elections are on February 5.
New Delhi, Jan 14 (NationPress) As AAP leader and former Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal claimed he is "fighting to save the country," Congress candidate from New Delhi Assembly, Sandeep Dikshit, strongly challenged this assertion on Tuesday. He accused Kejriwal of focusing solely on enriching his party while engaging in numerous scams, particularly the controversial liquor policy.
In an interview with IANS, Dikshit raised questions about Kejriwal’s integrity, asking: "Which country is he saving? When you misappropriated Rs 2,000 crore in the liquor policy, were you saving the nation? When you vowed not to purchase a bungalow but instead moved into a lavish Rs 30-32 crore palace, were you saving the nation? When you covertly assisted the BJP in Haryana, Goa, and Uttarakhand, were you saving the country? And when you neglected to clean the drains, failed to provide water, and polluted Delhi's air, were you saving the nation then?"
Dikshit further asserted that Kejriwal was merely augmenting the wealth of his party through such actions. "The country is far more significant than that, and every citizen plays a role in its preservation. Kejriwal has done nothing but engage in scams like the liquor policy," he stated.
He also mentioned that the public has grown disillusioned with the AAP government and is now eager for change.
"People believe they haven’t had a genuine MLA for the past decade. They were optimistic when Kejriwal became Chief Minister, but now they feel deceived. Even the most basic issues remain unresolved. Just observe this street here—waterlogged cement roads in the NDMC area. If this is the situation in the NDMC, consider the state of the rest of Delhi. Citizens are longing for change. They desire an MLA who is accessible and at least attempts to address their concerns," he expressed.
"When successful work is accomplished, Kejriwal takes the credit, but when things falter, he shifts the blame to others. This strategy will no longer suffice. People demand change," he concluded.
The Delhi Assembly elections are scheduled for February 5, with the vote count taking place on February 8, as per the Election Commission. As of January 6, there are 1.55 crore voters in Delhi, comprising 83.49 lakh male voters, 71.74 lakh female voters, and 25.89 lakh young voters.
