'INDIA' divided? Kejriwal thanks Mamata, Akhilesh for supporting AAP in Delhi polls; calls Congress 'BJP's pawn'
ET Online January 09, 2025 04:00 PM
Synopsis

Arvind Kejriwal alleges that BJP is manipulating Congress like a game of chess and seeks support from leaders like Mamata Banerjee and Akhilesh Yadav. Meanwhile, Kejriwal raises concerns regarding reservation issues for the Jatt community in Delhi and calls for the Central government to address these grievances.

Arvind Kejriwal
Aam Aadmi Party's national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday claimed that Congress is a 'pawn' in a game of Chess being played by the BJP.

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Addressing a press conference in the lead-up to Delhi assembly elections, Kejriwal said that Congress needs to understand that the BJP is 'playting it'.

"They (Congress) are a pawn in the hands of the BJP. BJP is playing them like a game of chess, when the BJP asks them to take one step in a certain direction.. they follow," said Kejriwal.

Kejriwal's comments come amidst rife rumours that INDIA bloc is torn between their support for AAP and Congress in the national capital.

The former Delhi Chief Minister thanked Mamata Banerjee and Akhilesh Yadav for their respective support to AAP amid poll campaigning.

Further, Kejriwal also said that he had noted in media reports that Uddhav Thackeray also extended his support for Aam Aadmi party.

"Akhilesh ji, Mamata didi have given us support. I also saw in media that even Thackeray ji is giving us his support... I want to thank them for this support," said Kejriwal.

Accusations against on PM Modi, HM Shah

During the press conference, Kejriwal also levelled allegations against Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. He claimed that the BJP, led by the two leaders, has not given the Jatt community of Delhi the reservations they deserve.

Adding the names of five more communities to the list, Kejriwal called on the Central command to take cognisance of his request.

Moreover, the AAP convenor used the opportunity to attack the Opposition BJP and said that Modi and Shah 'lie' to the nation.

"Why aren't Delhi residents getting reservations within Delhi? I have written to the Prime Minister yesterday, to address the issue of 'unfairness' towards Jatt community. The Prime Minister only remembers the Jatt community only during elections. If the PM and Hm lie this way, what will be left in India?" Kejriwal was quoted as saying.

On AAP's accusations that their are discrepancies in voter lists of New Delhi assembly constituency, Kejriwal said that he is scheduled to have a meeting with the Election Commission of India on the matter at 3PM on Thursday.

Kejriwal also cleared the air and said that he will only be fighting for one seat in Delhi, the New Delhi constituency.
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