Gopal Rai Responds to BJP's Critique on AAP’s Comprehensive Manifesto Release
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Synopsis
Following the launch of AAP's full manifesto by Arvind Kejriwal, BJP leaders criticized the party for its past unfulfilled commitments. Gopal Rai, Delhi Environment Minister, reaffirmed AAP's resolve to govern again and condemned the vandalism of Dr. Ambedkar's statue in Amritsar, promising strict action against the offenders.
Key Takeaways
- Gopal Rai defends AAP's manifesto against BJP criticism.
- AAP committed to fulfilling its 15 new guarantees.
- Rai denounces vandalism of Dr. Ambedkar's statue.
- Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann supports strict action against vandalism.
- Investigation into statue vandalism is ongoing.
New Delhi, Jan 27 (NationPress) Shortly after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal launched the party’s complete manifesto, dubbed Kejriwal Ki Guarantee, leaders from the BJP promptly criticized the party for not fulfilling past commitments.
In response to the BJP's backlash, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai asserted that the AAP is poised to form the government again in Delhi, highlighting the party’s dedication to its 15 new guarantees.
In an interview with IANS, Gopal Rai stated, "The BJP is convinced that the AAP government is taking shape in Delhi. Today, we consolidated all our guarantees to facilitate public understanding of our future plans. These guarantees symbolize our pledges to the populace, which we are determined to honor once the new administration is established. We are optimistic that the citizens will rally behind us in this endeavor."
Rai also denounced the recent defacement of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar's statue in Amritsar, urging for stringent measures against the culprits.
"Those responsible for this despicable act, regardless of their identity or motives, will face consequences. We will ensure that strict action is taken against them," he declared.
Previously, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann had also condemned the vandalism, vowing decisive action against the offenders. In a social media post, Mann emphasized that justice would be served for the crime.
The incident of statue vandalism transpired on the evening of January 26 on Heritage Street, adjacent to the Golden Temple complex. The suspect, identified as Akashdeep Singh, was apprehended shortly after a video of the act went viral. According to police reports, Singh, hailing from the Scheduled Caste community, utilized a hammer to deface the statue and ignited a stone-carved Constitution book positioned before it. Investigations into the motive behind the attack are ongoing.
Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar confirmed that an FIR has been lodged, and further inquiries are in progress.
