Kejriwal Exposes BJP-Congress Nexus in Fiery Speech

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal ignited a political firestorm on Thursday, alleging a covert alliance between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress, questioning why no prominent Congress leader has faced arrest in the National Herald case despite serious allegations. Speaking at the Constitution Club to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs and councillors, Kejriwal pointed to recent Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids on AAP’s Delhi unit chief Saurabh Bharadwaj as evidence of targeted persecution against his party.

Kejriwal recounted how ED officials attempted to intimidate Bharadwaj, warning him of consequences for non-compliance. “Saurabh fearlessly told them he was ready for jail, having seen me, Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain, Sanjay Singh, and Vijay Nair behind bars in fabricated cases,” Kejriwal said. He highlighted Bharadwaj’s defiance, noting the AAP leader challenged the ED to arrest him on the spot, confident that Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi would secure his bail.

Dismissing suggestions of political compromise, Kejriwal claimed that secret deals never stay hidden from the public. “People aren’t fools. They talk about Mayawati, Owaisi, and now Congress striking deals with the BJP,” he asserted. Citing the National Herald case, which he described as an “open-and-shut” matter based on online information, Kejriwal questioned why no Gandhi family member has been jailed, while AAP leaders face imprisonment in what he called baseless cases. He further referenced pre-2014 scandals like the Haryana land deals involving Robert Vadra, noting that cases like 2G and coal scams, once central to BJP’s anti-Congress rhetoric, have quietly faded without action.

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Kejriwal accused the BJP and Congress of a hidden alliance, pointing to the contrast between the incarceration of five AAP leaders and the lack of arrests among Congress figures. “In 2014, BJP campaigned on ‘jija ji’ and corruption, but now those cases are buried. The public sees through this,” he said, emphasizing that AAP was founded for the nation, not for power or personal gain. “We can sacrifice our lives for the country, but never compromise for posts or party,” he declared.

Turning his focus to Delhi’s governance under the BJP-led administration of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Kejriwal alleged a sharp decline in the capital’s quality of life. “Delhi is ruined. Power cuts are frequent, private school fees have skyrocketed, roads are broken, sewers are clogged, and slums are being demolished, making life miserable for the poor,” he charged. He claimed the Gupta government plans to end electricity subsidies, a move he warned would further burden residents. Kejriwal contrasted this with AAP’s tenure, which he said ensured no power cuts and better services, predicting that AAP would win 70 seats if elections were held today.

Urging his party’s legislators to stay connected with the public, Kejriwal emphasized resilience amid adversity. “Be with the people in their joys and sorrows. In the next elections, you’ll get a chance to govern again,” he told AAP members. The remarks have intensified political debates, with critics accusing Kejriwal of sensationalism, while supporters hail his defiance against alleged political vendettas. As Delhi braces for upcoming elections, Kejriwal’s allegations of a BJP-Congress nexus and his critique of governance failures are likely to shape the narrative, raising questions about transparency and accountability in India’s political landscape.

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