BJP Slams Kejriwal Over New Welfare Schemes, Accuses AAP of ‘False Dreams’ Ahead of Delhi Polls

 

GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 23^rd Dec. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday, accusing the Delhi government of making empty promises as it kicked off registration for two of its flagship welfare schemes, the ‘Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana’ and ‘Sanjeevani Yojana.’

BJP’s national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla criticized Arvind Kejriwal for failing to address the pressing issues in Delhi despite being in power for a decade. “What has AAP done for Delhi? They promised a pollution-free city, but Delhi is still a gas chamber. The Yamuna remains unclean, and public health continues to suffer,” Poonawalla said. He also condemned the Delhi government’s handling of air pollution, which has led to diseases like malaria and dengue.

In response, AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal questioned the BJP’s record in the capital, stating, “What has the BJP done for Delhi? Nothing. Their only manifesto is to abuse me.” He accused the BJP of lacking a vision for Delhi, pointing out that the opposition has no clear chief ministerial face or strategy.

Addressing a press conference today, Union Minister and BJP MP Anurag Thakur said, “The AAP government polluted Yamuna River so badly, it has become so smelly, foamy and poisonous. I remember, during a press conference in 2022, Kejriwal had said that before the next election, he, along with people would take a dip in the Yamuna River, that is before the 2025 election.”

“Kejriwal Ji, 10 years have gone by and only 10 days are left to go for 2025, did the cleaning of Yamuna happen? Has Yamuna become clean?” he asked.

#WATCH | Delhi: BJP MP Anurag Thakur says, " AAP govt polluted Yamuna River so badly, it has become so smelly, foamy and poisonous…I remember, during a press conference in 2022, Kejriwal had said that before the next election, he, along with people would take a dip in the… https://t.co/GvkCDa92Xj pic.twitter.com/pcMOSJn8Hl

— ANI (@ANI) December 23, 2024

 

The controversy revolves around the AAP’s new welfare initiatives. On Monday, Kejriwal and Delhi Chief Minister Atishi launched the registration process for the ‘Mahila Samman Yojana,’ which aims to provide Rs 1,000 per month to women aged 18 and above. Kejriwal also promised to increase the amount to Rs 2,100 if AAP wins the upcoming elections. Additionally, the ‘Sanjeevani Yojana’ will offer free medical treatment for those above 60 years of age. Registration for both schemes will be facilitated at women’s homes by AAP volunteers.

VIDEO | Delhi CM Atishi (@AtishiAAP) and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) launch the registration process for 'Mahila Samman Yojana' and 'Sanjeevani Yojana'.#DelhiNews

(Full video available on PTI Videos – https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/s3wI4XHwH5

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 23, 2024

The BJP, however, accused Kejriwal of offering “false dreams,” recalling his unfulfilled promises from previous elections, such as the Rs 1,000 monthly assistance to women in Punjab and Delhi, which has not materialized. The BJP’s Delhi unit posted on X, “Arvind Kejriwal is the biggest fraud in the world, selling false dreams.”

Despite the criticism, Kejriwal defended the initiatives, claiming that they would empower women and help young girls continue their education. He assured that volunteers would visit every home for smooth registration, avoiding long queues and making the process more accessible.

The launch of these schemes comes ahead of Delhi’s 2024 assembly elections, where AAP seeks a third consecutive term after its overwhelming victory in 2020, winning 62 out of 70 seats. With the BJP sharpening its attack, the political battle for Delhi is heating up as both parties gear up for the upcoming polls.