New Delhi: Social activist Anna Hazare criticised former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for their alleged controversies, particularly the liquor policy, which led to its downfall.
The AAP was thrown out of the national capital after ruling for a decade as the BJP grabbed power in the national capital after 27 years. According to the Election Commission of India, the BJP won 48 seats in the 70-member House while the AAP managed to win only 22 seats. Over AAP's loss in the national capital, Hazare blamed the Kejriwal-led party for its incapability to focus on the 'character' of political candidates. He said that the party got tangled in liquor and money, leading to Kejriwal's damaged image and a reduction in support.
Hazare, who resides in Ralegan Siddhi village in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra, emphasised that political candidates must possess good character and maintain an untarnished image. "While AAP talks about character, it got involved in liquor, and that dented Kejriwal's image," he said. Hazare also underscored the importance of proving one's innocence when faced with allegations and added, "The truth will remain the truth."
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Hazare claimed Kejriwal's involvement in the liquor controversy, which introduced a 'Buy 1 Get 1 free' offer on liquor, contributed to his negative image. The BVJP accused AAP of turning Delhi into a 'city of drunkards'. Hazare, who had distanced himself from AAP after their alleged missteps, warned Kejriwal's path of selfishness was leading the party toward downfall.
Meanwhile, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis poured congratulatory wishes on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other BJP members over their triumph in the Delhi Assembly Elections on Saturday.
The CM took to his X handle to post the same. It read, "Many congratulations to all the BJP Karyakartas for this historic victory in Delhi Assembly Elections. Under the leadership of PM Narendra Modiji BJP is achieving new heights."
"This mandate by the people of Delhi is against rampant corruption, bad governance & loot by AAP & its leaders. Hard efforts by our Karyakarta for the welfare of the people of Delhi are behind this huge success. I also congratulate the people of Delhi for showing faith in the BJP and for choosing the path of development," he added.
