As Delhi prepares for its upcoming assembly elections, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal launched a sharp criticism of the BJP. He questioned the delay in fulfilling the promise of including the Jat community in the Central OBC list and raised concerns about irregularities in voter registration.
Speaking at a press conference, Kejriwal accused the BJP of undermining the democratic process. He questioned the government’s commitment to the promises it made nearly a decade ago.
Referring to the inclusion of Delhi’s Jat community in the Central OBC list, he criticised the delay and sought an immediate response from the Prime Minister.
Kejriwal reminded the public that the promise was made in 2015, yet no progress had been seen. He stated that the BJP should address these concerns instead of resorting to political attacks.
He emphasised that the Jat community’s inclusion in the list is long overdue and accused the BJP of misleading the community for political gain.
Earlier this month, Kejriwal wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging action on the matter.
He alleged that the Central government had deceived the community by raising hopes of OBC reservation without taking any concrete steps. He expressed frustration over what he termed as years of inaction and political manipulation.
In addition to the OBC list issue, Kejriwal highlighted concerns over voter registration irregularities. He announced that an AAP delegation would meet the Election Commission to address these issues.
He pointed out problems faced by Awadh Ojha, an AAP candidate from Patparganj, whose voter registration had not been transferred to Delhi in time despite following the required process.
Kejriwal explained that Ojha had submitted the necessary forms to transfer his vote from Greater Noida to Delhi before the deadline. However, an unexpected change in the last date for voter registration by the Delhi Chief Electoral Office created confusion.
He claimed that the deadline was altered to disqualify the AAP candidate, which he described as an attempt to obstruct fair elections.
Kejriwal also alleged suspicious voter registration activity in the New Delhi constituency. He raised concerns about a sudden surge in new voter applications from the residences of BJP leaders.
He questioned the transparency of the process and called on the Election Commission to ensure the sanctity of the electoral process. He warned that the people of Delhi would not accept any attempts to manipulate the elections.
In his remarks, Kejriwal criticised the BJP’s performance in previous state elections, including Haryana and Maharashtra. He expressed confidence that the people of Delhi would reject any fraudulent practices and vote for a government that prioritises their welfare.
The Delhi assembly elections are scheduled to be held in a single phase on February 5. The counting of votes will take place on February 8.
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