BJP Delhi chief Virendra Sachdeva has accused Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and his party of lying and using corruption as their "hallmark," after CM Atishi's recent comments about the bungalow used by former CM Kejriwal. Sachdeva questioned the government's financial troubles and accused them of focusing on filling their pockets instead of addressing deficits. He also claimed that the revamping of the bungalow was a result of corruption and a "living, breathing monument" to their wrongdoing.
Kejriwal and Atishi Accused of Corruption by BJP
Background:
Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi and leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has been accused of corruption and misuse of public funds by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The allegations stem from recent comments made by AAP leader Atishi Marlena regarding the bungalow used by Kejriwal during his previous term as Chief Minister.
Current Allegations:
BJP Delhi chief Virendra Sachdeva accused Kejriwal and his party of lying and using corruption as their "hallmark." Sachdeva questioned the government's financial difficulties, claiming they were prioritizing filling their pockets over addressing deficits. He also alleged that the renovation of the bungalow was a result of corruption and a "living, breathing monument" to their wrongdoing.
AAP's Response:
AAP has denied the allegations, calling them "baseless" and "an attempt to divert attention from the BJP's own corruption scandals." They accused the BJP of "trying to create a false narrative" and "spreading lies" to discredit AAP and Kejriwal.
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