Congress leader Sandeep Dixit has harshly criticised former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's Janta Adalat held at Jantar Mantar, calling it a “sponsored event” and labelling it a mere “TV event.” He further speculated that within a few months, Kejriwal might become a “permanent resident of Tihar Jail,” adding fuel to the already charged political environment.
Earlier, Kejriwal held a public gathering, addressing the crowd at Janta Adalat and expressing his frustration over allegations of corruption. During his speech, Kejriwal said he resigned from the chief ministership because he didn’t enter politics for personal gain or to indulge in corruption.
He mentioned that had he wanted to accumulate wealth, he could have done so during his time working with the Income Tax Department, where he could have earned “crores of rupees.”
According to Kejriwal, he entered politics to serve the country and change its political system. He reiterated that his focus was on improving the lives of the common man, referencing his initiatives like providing free electricity and building government schools in Delhi. He emphasised his honesty, saying, “I want to know if people think I am the thief or if the ones who put me behind bars are the thieves.”
Kejriwal’s comments were a direct response to ongoing allegations of corruption against him, as well as the broader political narrative fueled by opposition parties.
His address at the Janta Adalat was seen as an attempt to connect with the people and counter these allegations, especially ahead of the possible advancement of Delhi elections to November this year, instead of February, as initially scheduled.
Meanwhile, Congress leader Sandeep Dixit has remained a vocal critic of Kejriwal’s political strategies, casting doubt over the sincerity of his intentions. By dubbing the Janta Adalat a “sponsored TV event,” Dixit questioned the authenticity of Kejriwal's engagement with the public, indicating that the gathering was staged and politically motivated rather than genuinely aimed at addressing people's issues.
On the other hand, Kejriwal’s party, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has been preparing for the future. Atishi, who took charge as the new Chief Minister of Delhi after being named Kejriwal’s successor, assumed office recently.
Along with Atishi, five ministers, including Saurabh Bhardwaj, Gopal Rai, Kailash Gehlot, Imran Hussain, and Mukesh Ahlawat, were sworn into the Atishi Cabinet. The new government is expected to continue Kejriwal’s policies and maintain the momentum of AAP’s governance initiatives.
At this crucial juncture, the political dynamics in Delhi are intensifying, as multiple parties position themselves ahead of the elections. Kejriwal’s resignation and his emotional appeal to the public at the Janta Adalat appear to be part of a larger strategy to reaffirm his image as an honest politician. However, his critics, like Sandeep Dixit, are not convinced, and the opposition will likely continue to challenge Kejriwal’s narrative.
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