Attack on Arvind Kejriwal Sparks Political Uproar in Delhi

On Saturday, former Chief Minister and AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal was attacked when a man threw liquid on him during a public event in the Greater Kailash area of Delhi. Supporters of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) reportedly confronted the attacker immediately, with some allegedly assaulting him on the spot.

Delhi Police identified the accused as Ashok Jha, a bus marshal stationed at the Khanpur depot. He was taken into custody and is currently being interrogated to determine the motive behind the attack.

AAP Leaders Blame BJP for the Incident

Prominent AAP leaders have accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of orchestrating the attack in response to its waning political influence in Delhi. Chief Minister Atishi alleged that the BJP is unnerved as it is going to lose the Delhi elections for a third consecutive time. Their nervousness is manifesting in such aggressive acts. 

Atishi asserted, "The people of Delhi will retaliate by ensuring that the BJP gets zero seats in the upcoming elections."

Delhi Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj echoed similar sentiments, criticizing the BJP for what he called a pattern of aggression against Kejriwal. "BJP leaders hold rallies across the country, and they are never attacked. Yet, Kejriwal has faced repeated attacks, including recent incidents in Nangloi and Chhatarpur," Bhardwaj noted, suggesting a targeted campaign against the former Chief Minister.

Raghav Chadha Condemns the Attack

Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha also expressed outrage on social media. Writing on X (formerly Twitter), Chadha said Kejriwal had recently criticised Delhi’s law and order situation. 

"This cowardly attack is highly condemnable," Chadha wrote. "There is no place for violence in democratic politics. Arvind Kejriwal has the blessings of crores of people, and no one can harm the one whom God protects."

The incident underscores the intensifying political rivalry in Delhi as the AAP and BJP prepare for the next electoral showdown. With AAP leaders attributing the attack to BJP’s frustration, the political landscape in the capital appears more volatile than ever.