Arvind Kejriwal, the former Delhi Chief Minister, has once again ignited the political arena with allegations of a covert understanding between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress. He raised questions about why no prominent Congress leader has been arrested in the National Herald case, despite what he claims is an open-and-shut case.
Kejriwal's accusations, made during a meeting with Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs and councilors, come amidst a backdrop of increasing political turbulence and shifting alliances. He directly questioned the relationship between the two major national parties, suggesting a hidden alliance that allows them to thrive. Drawing a provocative analogy, Kejriwal has described the alleged connection as a "lovers' relationship," suggesting secret meetings and shared interests that defy public perception.
Kejriwal's line of attack isn't new. He has previously accused both parties of being complicit in corruption and held their alleged collusion responsible for decades of misgovernance. He has urged people to stay away from them, calling them dangerous. He alleges that the BJP ruled for 30 years because Congress was in their pocket. He said that both parties have opened their own companies and these people don't go to jail.
Kejriwal highlighted a perceived disparity in the treatment of political leaders, referencing the ED raids at the residence of AAP's Delhi unit chief Saurabh Bharadwaj and alluding to offers of compromise. He contrasted this with the apparent lack of action against major Congress figures in the National Herald case, fueling his claims of a tacit agreement between the BJP and Congress. He stated that while five of AAP's big leaders were sent to jail in a fake case, no Congressman has been arrested.
Kejriwal has also attacked the BJP government in Delhi, claiming that they have ruined the national capital and that people are missing the AAP government. He also alleged that the Delhi government is planning to end electricity subsidies in Delhi.
These allegations have emerged in the context of a changing political landscape, with the AAP strategically expanding its footprint in states like Gujarat. Kejriwal has positioned the AAP as an alternative to the BJP, stating that only AAP serves the country.