NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday criticised the Aam Aadmi Party and its chief Arvind Kejriwal for “picking fights with everyone” and mentioned that Delhi needs “a government of coordination, not that of conflict”.
“AAPda is busy picking fights with everyone. They have picked up a fight with the central government, Haryana and UP, and haven’t even allowed central schemes to be implemented here in Delhi. Delhi doesn’t need a ‘takrar wali sarkar’, but a ‘taalmel wali sarkar’,” PM Modi said.
Addressing an election rally in Delhi’s Dwarka, PM also said that Delhi requires a “double-engine” government and expressed confidence in BJP‘s victory. “Delhi needs a double engine government of the Central and State governments. You saw Congress in power for many years, then “AAPda” took over Delhi. You have given me the opportunity to serve the country again and again, now give me a chance to serve Delhi also by forming a double engine government,” he said.
Further, taking jabs at the AAP, PM Modi added, “AAPda people have made Delhi an ATM to shine their politics. AAPda people have squeezed out Delhi’s money, looted it. By committing scams in Delhi, these AAP leaders use black money to shine in politics in other states of the country.”
PM Modi also raised the controversy around AAP’s blame on the Haryana government for mixing poison in Yamuna water. “Seeing the growing anger of Delhi’s people towards AAPda, the party has started openly lying. AAPda’s dislike for Haryana is clear, and their actions reflect this. They have blamed Haryana’s farmers whenever Delhi faces pollution problems. Now, they are accusing Haryana of polluting the Yamuna river,” he said.
Regarding governance transparency, the prime minister also hinted at AAP’s reluctance to present CAG reports. He assured that these reports would be tabled in the first Assembly session, suggesting they would expose AAP’s alleged misconduct. “In the very first session of the Assembly, the CAG report will be presented. This report will reveal AAPda’s scams, which is why they are trying to hide it,” said the PM.
PM Modi urged people to vote in February 5 elections and support BJP, as he criticised Arvind Kejriwal’s “sheesh mahal” whilst highlighting his own commitment to providing housing for the underprivileged, noting that the AAP government had failed to distribute centrally-funded houses to Delhi’s poor. “The AAP government has not handed over thousands of houses built by the central government to the poor people of Delhi. Those who build “sheesh mahal” worth crores for themselves will never understand the pain of the poor,” he said, claiming the necessity for “BJP government to be formed here for the houses of the poor.”
Additionally, PM Modi alleged that AAP had exploited the city’s resources for political advancement in other states. He promised accountability for alleged misappropriated funds upon BJP forming the government.
The Prime Minister pointed out AAP’s confrontational approach with various entities, including the central government and neighbouring states, suggesting this hampered Delhi’s development. He showcased the Yashobhoomi MICE facility in Dwarka as an example of BJP’s vision for modernisation. “A glimpse of the extent to which BJP wants to make Delhi modern can be seen here in Dwarka. The central government constructed a magnificent Yashobhoomi here. Because of Yashobhoomi, thousands of youth from Dwarka and Delhi have got employment and the business of the people has grown here. In the coming time, this entire area will be a kind of smart city,” he said.
PM Modi also claimed that AAP neglected infrastructure development, claiming they prioritised advertising over public welfare. He concluded by requesting support for establishing a BJP government in Delhi, promising dedicated service to the city’s development.