In a sharp rebuttal to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's remarks accusing the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of plunging Delhi into chaos, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal acknowledged concerns about law and order in the capital but shifted responsibility to Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
"Yogi ji said a very good thing that even the people of Delhi agree with—law and order in the capital is in a terrible state. Gangsters roam freely, threatening businessmen, and women and children feel unsafe. Gang wars, kidnappings, theft, and chain snatching have become routine," said Kejriwal. He added that 11 gangster groups have divided Delhi into territories, extorting money and spreading fear.
Kejriwal, taking a dig at Adityanath, said, "If Yogi ji claims to have fixed UP's law and order and eliminated gangsters, he should sit with Amit Shah and guide him on how to end the 'gangster raj' in Delhi."
Criticising the Home Minister, Kejriwal alleged, "Amit Shah ji doesn’t seem to have time to address Delhi's safety concerns. He’s busy buying MLAs, toppling governments, and breaking political parties. Yogi ji should advise him to focus on law and order in Delhi."
Yogi Adityanath had earlier attacked AAP during a rally in Kirari, accusing the Delhi government of turning the city into a "garbage dump" and aiding illegal Bangladeshi and Rohingya settlers. Adityanath claimed AAP's actions had compromised national security and deprived citizens of basic facilities.
With the February 5 Delhi Assembly elections approaching, the political slugfest continues, with both leaders trading barbs and spotlighting key issues facing the capital.