New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar addressed the recent turmoil in the Delhi Assembly, clarifying the party’s position on the installation of portraits. Kakkar stated that AAP has never opposed the installation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s portrait, but expressed concerns over the removal of portraits of significant historical figures. “We have never claimed that PM Narendra Modi’s portrait shouldn’t be installed, but we cannot overlook figures like Babasaheb Ambedkar, who authored the constitution and granted us our rights, and Shaheed Bhagat Singh. Their portraits should not have been taken down for the installation of the President and Prime Minister’s portraits,” Kakkar remarked.
In the meantime, BJP spokesperson Nabendu Bhattacharjee launched a fierce critique of AAP following the tabling of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report in the Delhi Legislative Assembly, asserting that the true nature of AAP is being exposed and that Arvind Kejriwal will soon face consequences. Speaking to ANI, Bhattacharjee accused AAP of engaging in a significant financial fraud amounting to Rs 2026 crore and suggested a hidden connection between AAP and leftist groups, referencing past scams in Tripura associated with left-wing factions. He called for accountability regarding the alleged mismanagement of funds and hinted at more revelations, suggesting that those behind the party are involved in anti-national activities.
On Tuesday, the BJP in Delhi launched a strong attack on AAP concerning the CAG report on Delhi’s excise policy, labeling former Chief Minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal as a “sharab ka dalal” (broker of alcohol). In response, AAP leader and Delhi’s Leader of Opposition Atishi defended the previous Kejriwal-led administration, arguing that the report pointed out flaws in the old excise policy—issues that AAP had previously highlighted before implementing a new policy.