New Delhi’s political landscape heated up as Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal unleashed a scathing attack on the BJP and Congress during a massive rally at Jantar Mantar. Freshly acquitted in the high-profile liquor policy scam, Kejriwal declared his unwavering love for India, insisting he remains untainted by corruption.
Kejriwal kicked off his speech by celebrating a landmark court verdict that cleared him of all charges. ‘This historic decision favors Delhi’s people and the nation at large,’ he proclaimed, praising the judge’s courage amid a hostile atmosphere. He wasted no time in turning the spotlight on his rivals, accusing both major parties of betraying the country.
Recalling the Congress era, Kejriwal reminded the crowd of scandals like coal, 2G, and Commonwealth Games that eroded public trust, leading to their ouster in 2014. Expectations ran high for the new BJP government, but he painted a grim picture of the past decade: crumbling roads, overflowing sewers, a collapsing aviation sector, dilapidated railways, and toxic air choking cities.
He didn’t spare banking, education, or healthcare, describing them as sectors in freefall under central rule. Escalating the rhetoric, Kejriwal alleged a massive 20,000 crore drug racket thriving in Gujarat, challenging BJP leaders to act decisively.
Over the last four years, Kejriwal claimed, BJP’s conspiracies forced Delhi residents to endure immense hardship, with relentless accusations of his corruption and embezzlement of 100 crores. But the court’s ruling, he asserted, exposes their lies, affirming his complete honesty.
In a dramatic flourish, Kejriwal recounted rejecting lucrative opportunities abroad after IIT to serve India and fight systemic graft. ‘I love my India,’ he said passionately. Defying probes ordered by BJP, no corruption was proven. He threw down the gauntlet: prove even a single rupee bribe during his decade as Chief Minister, and he’ll quit politics.
The rally, attended by AAP workers from Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Uttar Pradesh, and Punjab, marked a bold resurgence for Kejriwal, signaling his party’s readiness for future battles.