Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Friday attacked the BJP-led central government, accusing it of failing to ensure law and order in Delhi. Speaking at the Delhi Assembly, the former Chief Minister alleged the Centre is not able to handle Delhi as the city is witnessing a rise in crime every day. Speaking further, he also held Union Home Minister Amit Shah accountable for the deteriorating law and order situation in the national capital.
Kejriwal stated that while half of Delhi's governance is under the Delhi government, the responsibility for safety and security lies with the central government. "This is the responsibility of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. But law and order in Delhi has completely deteriorated, especially after Amit Shah became the Union Home Minister in 2019," the AAP chief added.
Delhi is run by gangs: Kejriwal
Hitting out at the Centre, Kejriwal also alleged that Delhi is being run by "gangsters" amid a worsening law and order situation. "Shootouts are happening openly on a daily basis. It feels like Delhi is run by gangs...Businesspeople live in fear of extortion calls, followed by violent attacks on their shops or showrooms," he added. Kejriwal also questioned the activities of notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, who is allegedly operating extortion rackets in Delhi and beyond. "Who is Lawrence Bishnoi and is he protected by the BJP? Otherwise, how is he running these extortion rackets?" he asked, demanding accountability from the central government.
Kejriwal accuses Amit Shah
The AAP leader accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of neglecting his responsibilities and warned that Delhi residents are losing faith in the authorities. "Amit Shah should wake up, otherwise, the people of Delhi will be left with no one to turn to for safety," he added. Kejriwal's address on the first day of the last session of the five-year tenure of the Delhi Assembly on Friday comes amid heightened tensions following a low-intensity bomb blast in Rohini on Thursday.
(With PTI inputs)
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