As Delhi approaches its upcoming elections, political parties are intensifying their efforts to sway public opinion through sharp narratives and counterclaims.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently launched a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), labeling it a “disaster” for Delhi. He criticized the AAP government for alleged corruption, particularly focusing on a series of scandals, including the liquor scam, school scam, and pollution scam. During the inauguration of a housing project for slum dwellers, Modi declared, “The AAP government has become a catastrophe for Delhi, and the people are united in their fight against this disaster.”
Keen to defend his party, AAP president and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal swiftly turned the narrative back on the BJP. In a direct response to Modi’s remarks, Kejriwal stated, “The true disaster is not in Delhi, but within the BJP itself.” He outlined a three-point critique of the BJP’s position in the upcoming elections. According to Kejriwal, the BJP is facing three key challenges: first, it lacks a clear Chief Ministerial candidate for Delhi; second, it has no compelling narrative for the people; and third, it has no concrete agenda to address the pressing issues of the city.
Modi’s remarks about the underprivileged in Delhi were met with skepticism from Kejriwal, who pointed out the contradiction in the PM’s words. “It is rich irony for someone who built a ₹2,700 crore mansion for himself, travels in an ₹8,400 crore plane, and wears ₹10 lakh suits, to talk about welfare for the poor,” Kejriwal quipped. He also highlighted the BJP’s unfulfilled promises from its 2020 manifesto, which had pledged pucca houses for all by 2022. Kejriwal argued that, with only 4,700 homes handed over by 2025, the BJP’s timeline for delivering on these promises was more suited for centuries rather than the five years since the pledge was made.
In contrast, Kejriwal emphasized the AAP government’s commitment to better governance, citing initiatives such as improving education, healthcare, and infrastructure in the city. He warned that the BJP’s slow progress on housing in Delhi, where an estimated 4 lakh slums and 15 lakh people remain in need of homes, would be a key issue for voters come election time.
As the election draws nearer, the rhetoric between the BJP and AAP is expected to escalate, with each side sharpening its attacks in an effort to secure electoral victory in the capital.
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