BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri has once again targeted Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, accusing her parents of supporting Afzal Guru, the convict in the 2001 Parliament attack case.
Speaking at an election rally on Wednesday, Bidhuri alleged that Atishi’s parents had written to the then President seeking to prevent Guru’s execution.
Bidhuri, who is contesting the Delhi Assembly elections from the Kalkaji constituency, claimed that the Chief Minister’s parents harboured an “anti-India mentality”.
He also accused them of attempting to shield those responsible for one of the deadliest terror attacks in the country’s history. According to the BJP leader, Atishi’s mother had organised a condolence meeting following Guru’s hanging.
The remarks come just weeks ahead of the Delhi Assembly polls, set to take place on 5 February, with results to be declared on 8 February. Bidhuri’s comments have sparked fresh controversy in the heated electoral battle between the BJP and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
This is not the first instance of Bidhuri criticising Atishi. In a series of earlier statements, he accused her of being disconnected from the people of Kalkaji, stating she was “roaming like a deer” in search of votes.
He further suggested that Atishi had not engaged with the constituency’s residents during her term and was now attempting to reconnect for electoral gains.
Bidhuri also courted controversy with a personal attack, alleging that Atishi had “changed her father” for political purposes. This remark drew sharp criticism from the AAP and sparked a backlash from her supporters.
The BJP leader, however, defended his comments, claiming they reflected Atishi’s alleged identity politics.
Meanwhile, Atishi has raised her own concerns about Bidhuri’s campaign. In a letter to the Election Commission, she accused Bidhuri’s nephew of threatening and assaulting AAP workers in Kalkaji.
She claimed that such acts of intimidation were aimed at influencing the election process. The AAP leader called for immediate action to ensure free and fair elections in the constituency.
Atishi has refrained from directly responding to Bidhuri’s latest allegations regarding her parents. Instead, her party has dismissed the claims as baseless and an attempt to divert attention from more pressing issues facing the voters.
AAP leaders have accused the BJP of resorting to divisive rhetoric and personal attacks as part of their election strategy.
The Kalkaji constituency has become a high-stakes battleground for both parties, with Bidhuri representing the BJP and Atishi contesting for a second term as the MLA. The BJP has ramped up its criticism of the AAP government in Delhi, accusing it of failing to deliver on key promises.
The AAP, on the other hand, has highlighted its achievements in education, healthcare, and infrastructure, positioning itself as the party of governance and reform.
As the election date approaches, the escalating war of words between the two candidates underscores the fiercely contested nature of the Kalkaji seat. While the BJP seeks to make inroads in the national capital, the AAP remains determined to retain its stronghold.
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