By – Prakarsh Kastwar
New Delhi: Ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has written a letter to the Election Commission (EC), demanding immediate action against BJP workers allegedly involved in attacks on AAP members. Kejriwal has outlined four key demands in his letter, emphasizing the need for fair and peaceful elections.
Kejriwal’s Demands to the Election Commission
In his letter to the Chief Election Commissioner, Kejriwal highlighted multiple incidents of attacks on AAP workers and urged the commission to take stringent measures to ensure the safety of party members. The four primary demands made by Kejriwal include:
- Deployment of Independent Observers – Kejriwal requested that independent election observers be stationed in the New Delhi Assembly constituency to oversee law and order.
- Security Assurance for AAP Workers – The AAP leader urged the Election Commission to take necessary steps to safeguard party workers from violent attacks.
- Suspension of Involved Police Officials – Kejriwal demanded the immediate suspension of police personnel who failed to take action against the perpetrators of these attacks.
- Immediate Arrest of BJP Workers Involved in Attacks – He called for the prompt arrest of BJP workers accused of attacking AAP members.
Kejriwal Accuses BJP of Open “Hooliganism”
Arvind Kejriwal has leveled serious allegations against the BJP, stating that the party is engaging in open hooliganism as it faces an imminent defeat in Delhi. He claimed that the BJP leadership, including Home Minister Amit Shah, is behind these violent acts, directing the Delhi Police not to take action against BJP workers.
“Delhi is witnessing a massive wave of support for AAP, and seeing their inevitable defeat, BJP is resorting to violence. The party is scared and desperate, which is why its workers are attacking our volunteers openly,” Kejriwal alleged.
Kejriwal Urges People to Record and Share Videos of Violence
In response to these attacks, Kejriwal has appealed to the people of Delhi to document any instances of BJP’s alleged hooliganism and share them on social media. However, he urged the public to prioritize their safety while doing so.
“If you see any acts of violence or hooliganism, record a video but ensure your own safety first. Post it on social media so that the entire country can see how BJP is trying to suppress democracy in Delhi,” he said.
Public Should Unite Against BJP’s Violence: Kejriwal
The AAP leader stressed that as the election approaches, BJP’s seat count is dwindling, while AAP is heading toward a historic victory. He asserted that the BJP is resorting to violence out of panic, and such incidents must be condemned by the people of Delhi.
“The people of Delhi have never witnessed an election like this before, where a party in desperation is attacking political opponents with impunity. I urge the citizens to unite against this violence. We are launching a new hashtag campaign to highlight these incidents. If you face any attacks or harassment, share them using the hashtag on social media,” Kejriwal added.
Election Commission Yet to Respond
As of now, the Election Commission has not issued an official response to Kejriwal’s letter. With the elections drawing closer, all eyes are on the EC’s next move and whether it will take action against the alleged perpetrators.
This development adds another layer of intensity to the Delhi Assembly elections, as political tensions between AAP and BJP continue to escalate. The coming days will determine how the Election Commission handles these allegations and whether law and order can be maintained in the national capital.