AAP alleges BJP plot to eliminate Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi CM Atishi alleged that BJP, unable to defeat Kejriwal electorally, is now resorting to attack him to remove him from their way.
Delhi Chief Minister and AAP leader Atishi with party leader Sanjay Singh addresses a press conference, in New Delhi, Sunday
Delhi Chief Minister and AAP leader Atishi with party leader Sanjay Singh addresses a press conference, in New Delhi, SundayPhoto | PTI
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NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of conspiring to "eliminate" its national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, claiming the BJP cannot defeat him in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.

The allegations come a day after AAP reported that stones were thrown at Kejriwal's car during a campaign in the New Delhi constituency, raising concerns about his safety.

Addressing a joint press conference with party MP Sanjay Singh, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi alleged that one of the attackers involved in the incident is a "frequent associate" of BJP candidate Parvesh Verma, who is contesting against Kejriwal. Atishi stated that the individual, identified as Rahul alias Shanky, has multiple criminal cases against him, including charges of robbery and attempted murder. She claimed that this individual, along with others, was sent to attack Kejriwal and is often seen with Verma during campaign activities.

"The people who attacked Arvind Kejriwal and threw stones at his car are serious offenders with cases registered against them. The BJP, unable to defeat Kejriwal electorally, is now resorting to such tactics to remove him from their way," Atishi alleged.

Sanjay Singh echoed these concerns, accusing the BJP of orchestrating the attack as part of a larger conspiracy. He claimed that the BJP is desperate to return to power in Delhi after more than 25 years and is resorting to violence and intimidation to counter the AAP's popularity.

Responding to the allegations, Parvesh Verma dismissed the claims and accused Kejriwal of endangering protesters. Verma alleged that Kejriwal's vehicle hit three youths who were protesting against the AAP chief and claimed that Kejriwal instructed the driver to "crush" them.

The incident has further escalated tensions between the two parties as Delhi gears up for the Assembly elections on February 5. The contest is expected to be closely fought, with the AAP seeking a third consecutive term in power and the BJP striving to reclaim governance in the national capital. The results will be declared on February 8.

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