Arvind Kejriwal criticizes BJP in Punjab, vows to protect state`s interests

Updated On: 28 May, 2024 07:15 PM IST | Sanjana Deshpande

Arvind Kejriwal, leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), launched a strong verbal attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during a rally in Ludhiana, Punjab. Pics/ PTI & X

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Arvind Kejriwal, leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), launched a strong verbal attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during a rally in Ludhiana, Punjab. Pics/ PTI & X

<p>Kejriwal accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of threatening Punjab`s government, citing Shah`s remark about the Bhagwant Mann-led government falling after June 4.</p>

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Kejriwal accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of threatening Punjab`s government, citing Shah`s remark about the Bhagwant Mann-led government falling after June 4.

<p>Kejriwal likened the BJP`s tactics in Punjab to their strategies in Maharashtra (Shiv Sena) and Maharashtra (NCP), suggesting they aim to destabilize the state government.</p>

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Kejriwal likened the BJP`s tactics in Punjab to their strategies in Maharashtra (Shiv Sena) and Maharashtra (NCP), suggesting they aim to destabilize the state government.

<p>The AAP leader condemned the BJP for allegedly withholding Rs 9,000 crore of Punjab`s funds, including money earmarked for rural development and healthcare initiatives like Mohalla Clinics.</p>

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The AAP leader condemned the BJP for allegedly withholding Rs 9,000 crore of Punjab`s funds, including money earmarked for rural development and healthcare initiatives like Mohalla Clinics.

<p>Kejriwal criticised what he deemed as "hooliganism" in politics, emphasising the need for fair and transparent governance instead of intimidation and coercion.</p>

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Kejriwal criticised what he deemed as "hooliganism" in politics, emphasising the need for fair and transparent governance instead of intimidation and coercion.

<p>Kejriwal highlighted the economic progress made during AAP`s tenure in Punjab, claiming that the exodus of traders and industries has ceased, and significant investments have been attracted to the state.</p>

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Kejriwal highlighted the economic progress made during AAP`s tenure in Punjab, claiming that the exodus of traders and industries has ceased, and significant investments have been attracted to the state.

<p>The AAP chief urged the people of Punjab to support his party in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, promising to advocate for the state`s interests if AAP secures power at the Centre.</p>

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The AAP chief urged the people of Punjab to support his party in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, promising to advocate for the state`s interests if AAP secures power at the Centre.

<p>Kejriwal pledged to fight for Punjab`s rights if AAP wins all 13 Lok Sabha seats in the state, emphasising the importance of having a strong voice in national politics.</p>

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Kejriwal pledged to fight for Punjab`s rights if AAP wins all 13 Lok Sabha seats in the state, emphasising the importance of having a strong voice in national politics.

<p>Encouraging voter participation, Kejriwal appealed to the electorate to empower AAP and ensure that Punjab`s concerns are effectively addressed at the national level.</p>

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Encouraging voter participation, Kejriwal appealed to the electorate to empower AAP and ensure that Punjab`s concerns are effectively addressed at the national level.

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