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As the Delhi elections heat up, a dramatic incident involving Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s campaign has sparked political tension. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has accused supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of attacking Kejriwal's car during his campaigning in the New Delhi constituency. This allegation has fueled a bitter exchange between the rival political parties, with BJP leader Parvesh Verma hitting back with his own version of events.
The Allegation of Attack
The AAP claimed that on Saturday, while Kejriwal was campaigning in the New Delhi constituency, his vehicle was attacked by BJP supporters, who allegedly hurled bricks and stones at it. The party alleged that these “BJP goons” aimed to stop Kejriwal’s campaign through violence, but despite the attack, Kejriwal continued his efforts, undeterred. AAP also shared a video clip of the incident, showing people waving black flags and engaging in the disturbance near Kejriwal’s convoy.
The AAP spokespersons linked this attack to the BJP’s fear of losing the elections and accused the party of resorting to intimidation tactics. They emphasized that Kejriwal, despite the cowardly assault, remained resolute in his mission to campaign for the people of Delhi.
हार के डर से बौखलाई BJP, अपने गुंडों से करवाया अरविंद केजरीवाल जी पर हमला‼️
— AAP (@AamAadmiParty) January 18, 2025
BJP प्रत्याशी प्रवेश वर्मा के गुंडों ने चुनाव प्रचार करते वक्त अरविंद केजरीवाल जी पर ईंट-पत्थर से हमला कर उन्हें चोट पहुंचाने की कोशिश की ताकि वो प्रचार ना कर सकें।
बीजेपी वालों, तुम्हारे इस कायराना… pic.twitter.com/QcanvqX8fB
BJP’s Counterclaim
In response to these accusations, BJP leader Parvesh Verma offered a completely different version of events. He stated that it wasn’t Kejriwal who was attacked, but rather, it was his own vehicle that hit two young men during the campaign. Parvesh Verma went on to claim that Kejriwal’s car struck the two individuals, who were then taken to Lady Harding Hospital for treatment.
Verma criticized Kejriwal for not valuing the lives of the people, accusing him of being overwhelmed by the looming defeat and not being accountable for his actions. He even claimed that all three individuals who were injured were from the constituency, and thus, the matter was being blown out of proportion by the AAP.
In a follow-up statement, Parvesh Verma expressed his visit to the hospital where the injured individuals were being treated. According to him, the injuries sustained by the two youngsters were caused by Kejriwal’s vehicle, and not as a result of any attack by BJP supporters.
The Political Battleground
This exchange has added fuel to the already charged political atmosphere in Delhi, where Arvind Kejriwal, Parvesh Verma, and Congress’s Sandeep Dikshit are contesting for the New Delhi assembly seat. With such intense rivalry between the political parties, these incidents have escalated tensions, raising concerns over the safety of candidates and supporters during the election season.
The BJP, which is facing a tough challenge from the AAP, has dismissed the allegations as baseless, while the AAP continues to assert that BJP supporters orchestrated the attack as a last-ditch effort to stop Kejriwal’s campaign momentum.
Conclusion
As the allegations and counter-allegations continue to swirl, the truth remains shrouded in controversy. Whether the incident was an attack by BJP goons or a mere accident remains unclear. However, what is certain is that the Delhi election is heating up, and both the AAP and BJP are leaving no stone unturned in their bid for victory. With both sides claiming the moral high ground, it seems that this story is far from over.
Final Thoughts
In the midst of this political drama, the focus should remain on ensuring that the election remains peaceful and fair, despite the tensions created by these incidents. The people of Delhi are watching closely, and it will be up to them to decide who will lead the capital in the upcoming term.
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