AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday, 24 June 2026, launched a sharp attack on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, accusing it of committing the 'biggest betrayal of Hindus in Indian history' by exploiting Hindutva rhetoric to loot ordinary citizens across every sector.

In a post on X, Kejriwal wrote in Hindi: 'Bharat ke itihas mein Hinduon ko sabse bada dhoka ED party ne diya hai. Hindutva ke naam par Hinduon ko har kshetra mein jamkar loota hai' — translated: 'In the history of India, the biggest betrayal of Hindus has been committed by the ED party. In the name of Hindutva, Hindus have been thoroughly looted in every sector.' The reference to the Enforcement Directorate as a party identifier is a recurring rhetorical device used by AAP to conflate the BJP with its central investigative apparatus.

Context

Kejriwal's post is the latest salvo in a long-running political battle between AAP and the BJP-led central government over the use of federal agencies. AAP has consistently labelled the BJP the 'ED party,' arguing that the Enforcement Directorate functions as a political weapon rather than an independent law-enforcement body. The charge has been denied by the BJP and the central government, which maintains that agency actions follow due process.

The post carries a pointed ideological edge: it does not merely critique governance but directly challenges the BJP's foundational claim of being the protector of Hindu interests. By framing economic grievances — rising costs, unemployment, and alleged policy failures — as a betrayal of the very community the party claims to champion, Kejriwal is attempting to peel away a segment of the BJP's core voter base.

Policy Backdrop

Allegations of selective enforcement by the ED against opposition-ruled states gained significant traction after 2014, when the BJP first formed the central government. Between 2022 and 2024, multiple ED cases were registered against AAP ministers and legislators in Delhi and Punjab, most prominently in the excise policy matter that led to Kejriwal's own arrest and subsequent bail.

Courts have at various points granted relief to accused AAP leaders, and the party has used each such instance to reinforce its narrative that the cases are politically motivated. The broader opposition ecosystem — regional parties in particular — has echoed similar arguments whenever facing ED or CBI scrutiny, making this a well-established line of political counter-attack in India's federal landscape.

Stakeholders and Impact

Hindu voters — who constitute the majority of the electorate in most northern and western Indian states — are the primary audience for this message. AAP has struggled to dent the BJP's dominance among this demographic in states outside Delhi and Punjab, and Kejriwal's framing attempts to recast economic dissatisfaction as a religious betrayal rather than a purely partisan dispute.

Opposition parties watching this messaging will note its dual utility: it simultaneously attacks the BJP's governance record and its ideological credibility. AAP supporters in Delhi and Punjab, already sensitised to agency actions, are likely to amplify the post widely on social media platforms.

What's Next

A formal rebuttal from BJP spokespersons is expected, likely challenging Kejriwal to specify the sectors and statistics behind the 'looting' claim. The post is also likely to surface in upcoming state assembly campaign cycles, where agency actions and Hindutva politics intersect as live electoral issues. Whether AAP follows this social-media salvo with a structured policy document or press conference will determine how much traction the narrative gains beyond the party's existing support base.