The political battle in Delhi continues to escalate between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
In a new development, AAP MP Sanjay Singh on Monday mocked the BJP by releasing a book titled 'Achievements of BJP in Delhi' with entirely blank pages. Singh unveiled the book at a press conference, claiming it symbolized the BJP’s failure to deliver on its promises.
Explaining the rationale behind the move, Singh remarked that the BJP would not voluntarily talk about their achievements, so AAP decided to showcase it for them.
Taking a swipe at the BJP-led Central government, Singh stated that the book contained everything about the unfulfilled promises made by BJP, including commitments on providing permanent housing, doubling minimum support prices (MSPs) for farmers, strengthening the rupee, and ensuring border security.
“Modi ji had made many promises after becoming the Prime Minister. He had said that by 15th August 2022, everyone will get a permanent house, farmers will get MSP, the rupee will be strengthened, the border will be protected... Regarding Delhi, he had said that permanent registry will be given to those living in slums. The BJP people could not tell what achievements have been made in those promises, we are releasing those achievements,” Singh said.
He further added, “We are releasing a book to tell what achievements the BJP has made as they are not ready to tell about it... Everything is written in this book, whether it’s about getting Rs 15 lakhs in your account, permanent houses, lowering petrol prices to Rs 40, increasing the MSPs for farmers...”
Sanjay Singh also criticized BJP leader Anurag Thakur, accusing him of lacking the moral authority to lecture on patriotism. He alleged that BJP leaders had historically supported divisive forces and made questionable decisions.
“Those who bow their heads at Jinnah’s grave should not talk about patriotism. BJP’s forefathers had supported the British in the freedom movement, formed the government with those with Muslim League... they formed government with party who supported Afzal Guru... Will Anurag Thakur, a gunman type leader, teach us patriotism? Do we need to hear about patriotism from Modi who called the ISI and got Pathankot investigated? Narendra Modi is the first Prime Minister who invited the Prime Minister of Pakistan in his oath ceremony,” Singh charged.
In a surprising turn, Singh also commented on AAP’s ally in the INDIA bloc, the Congress party, dismissing their role in the upcoming Delhi assembly elections. Despite the two parties working together in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, they will contest the Delhi elections separately.
Singh remarked, “Congress party is not a player in Delhi elections. They make allegations every day. Focus on your election and wait for the result.”
The stage is set for a three-way contest in Delhi among AAP, BJP, and Congress. Voting will take place on February 5, with results to be announced on February 8.