New Delhi:
Union House Minister Amit Shah as we speak adopted Prime Minister Narendra Modi to focus on AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal for his allegedly extravagant expenditure on the official residence of the Chief Minister of Delhi.
Mr Shah, addressing a public gathering, shared an anecdote: “Some youngsters got here to satisfy me at my dwelling. I requested them, what has Arvind Kejriwal executed for Delhi? One of many youngsters stated that he constructed a giant ‘Sheeshmahal’ (glass palace) for himself. When he got here into politics, he used to say he wouldn’t take a authorities automobile or bungalow. Right this moment, he has constructed a ‘Sheeshmahal’ utilizing Delhiites’ cash. Kejriwal ji, you’ll have to give an account to the individuals of Delhi.”
This salvo follows PM Modi’s criticism of AAP in the course of the inauguration of a number of growth initiatives in Delhi. PM Modi labelled AAP as an “aapda” (catastrophe) that has plagued the nationwide capital for the previous decade. In a swipe at Mr Kejriwal, PM Modi claimed that he may have constructed a ‘Sheeshmahal’ for himself however selected as a substitute to prioritise constructing properties for the individuals.
The BJP has constantly attacked Mr Kejriwal over allegations of exorbitant spending on his official residence when he was the Chief Minister. A list launched by the Public Works Division (PWD) in October final yr confirmed luxurious home equipment and renovations on the bungalow.
Responding to those accusations, Mr Kejriwal dismissed PM Modi’s remarks yesterday as private assaults and alleged that the BJP has failed Delhi over the previous decade. Mr Kejriwal accused the BJP of missing a chief ministerial face and substantive points forward of the upcoming Delhi Meeting elections.
“In 10 years, the BJP has not executed a single important factor in Delhi. They promised everlasting housing by 2022 however have constructed solely 4,700 homes in 5 years. Evaluate that to AAP’s work: 22,000 lecture rooms, three new universities, and numerous developmental initiatives,” Mr Kejriwal stated.
The BJP as we speak launched its first record for the Delhi Meeting elections. Parvesh Verma has been fielded from the New Delhi constituency to tackle Mr Kejriwal whereas Ramesh Bidhuri will contest Delhi Chief Minister Atishi for the Kalkaji constituency.