Parvesh Verma, BJP candidate from the New Delhi Assembly seat, lashed into former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on charges of corruption and hypocrisy and remarked, "The Kejriwal of 2013 and 2025 were worlds apart."
According to Verma, Kejriwal has been misusing public funds in refurbishing the Chief Minister's official residence on Flagstaff Road into a luxurious 'Sheesh Mahal' when he was the CM of Delhi. He told IANS so.
"The whole city has come to know the truth now. Children also are uttering that Arvind Kejriwal has resorted to corruption and constructed a palace. Earlier, he had promised to never use the official cars and bungalows but today, 2013's Kejriwal and the 2025's Kejriwal are on different planets, he claimed".
Criticising Kejriwal's actions during the COVID-19 pandemic, Verma remarked, "While thousands were dying in Delhi, the construction of the lavish palace was underway at the Chief Minister's official residence. I’ve written to the PWD Secretary seeking permission to inspect it and will take locals along to witness how public money was spent."
Responding to the AAP's criticism of the BJP's leadership in Delhi, Verma said, "Our party believes in democracy. Decisions are taken by the parliamentary board. They shouldn't worry about our leadership. Instead, they should focus on their unfulfilled promises."
He enumerated the BJP's goals: better infrastructure, employment, and public transport.
"Delhi once had 8,000 buses, today, there are only 2,500. We aim to increase this number to 20,000 and ensure free bus travel for women," he added.
Verma also criticized Opposition alliances, terming the INDIA bloc a "group of corrupt leaders."
"These parties have no standing in Delhi," he said.
Verma showed confidence about the BJP having a vision that transforms Delhi in terms of greater amenities, provides housing for slum dwellers and a pollution-free environment while showing AAP responsible for its governance failure.
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