Kejriwal Criticizes Delhi Government for Delayed Payment to Women; Condemns Congress
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Synopsis
In his first public address post-AAP's election defeat, Arvind Kejriwal criticized the BJP for not disbursing Rs 2,500 to women on time and condemned Congress for its silence on the removal of Bhagat Singh and Ambedkar's images from offices.
Key Takeaways
- Kejriwal criticizes BJP for delayed payments to women.
- Accuses Congress of being a silent partner in the BJP agenda.
- Raises concerns over accessibility of e-pink tickets for women.
- Calls for sacrifices among party workers for AAP's mission.
- Critiques Tihar Jail for obstructing communication.
New Delhi, March 23 (NationPress) In his first public address following AAP’s loss in the Delhi Assembly elections, Arvind Kejriwal, the party’s National Convenor, on Sunday criticized the BJP government for failing to disburse the promised Rs 2,500 to women by March 8 and condemned its alleged action of removing images of Shaheed Bhagat Singh and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar from government offices.
During a speech to party supporters on Martyrs' Day, dedicated to honoring Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Shaheed Rajguru, and Shaheed Sukhdev, former Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal expressed that despite grand claims regarding the Rs 2,500 initiative, its implementation has not materialized.
He reiterated his accusation against Congress, labeling it as a “B-Team” of the BJP, asserting that while the BJP government removed images of Bhagat Singh and Dr. Ambedkar from their offices, the Congress chose to remain silent.
“The same Congress criticized our administration when we displayed images of Bhagat Singh and Dr. Ambedkar prominently in our office,” stated the assertive AAP leader.
He also criticized the BJP government for instructing women using Delhi’s public transport buses to download e-pink tickets via smartphones.
“How many women will have access to this?” he questioned, claiming that countless women are being denied traditional paper tickets.
Kejriwal accused the BJP of failing to honor its commitment to maintain existing welfare schemes in Delhi, stating, “They are deceiving the public.”
He urged party members to prepare for sacrifices, asserting that AAP was founded not for profit or the enjoyment of power.
He also criticized the authorities at Tihar Jail for not permitting him to send a letter to Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena, requesting permission for Atishi to hoist the national flag on Independence Day while he was incarcerated.
“The British were more lenient than the current authorities, allowing Bhagat Singh to send letters to his family and friends freely; my letter was blocked,” he remarked.
Former Delhi Law Minister Somnath Bharti supported Kejriwal’s criticism of Congress, branding it an ally of the BJP.
“He has made it clear that both BJP and Congress are complicit in corruption and share a disdain for Bhagat Singh and Dr. Ambedkar,” he stated.
The AAP convenor of the Gujarat unit and former Delhi minister Gopal Rai noted that on Martyrs' Day, Kejriwal conveyed a message about strengthening the party’s organizational structure nationwide.
