“CM Yogi dares AAP: ‘I took a dip in Sangam, can Kejriwal do the same in Yamuna?'”

New Delhi : Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi during a public meeting in the Kirari area. As the BJP’s star campaigner, he officially kicked off his efforts to rally support for BJP candidates in the upcoming assembly elections.

Taking a sharp dig at the Aam Aadmi Party and its leader Arvind Kejriwal, Yogi Adityanath remarked, “As Chief Minister, I, along with my 54-member cabinet, took a holy dip at Sangam in Prayagraj. Can Arvind Kejriwal, the AAP chief, dare to take a dip in the Yamuna with his team? Those who have turned the sacred Yamuna into a filthy drain do not deserve forgiveness from the people.”

The Chief Minister spoke about the transformation of Uttar Pradesh over the past seven to eight years. He said, “Between January 13 and January 23, around 10 crore devotees took a holy dip at the Sangam in Prayagraj. The area now boasts excellent roads, electricity, and improved rail and air connectivity, with no signs of pollution or dirt.”

He mentioned that the UP and Central governments together spent Rs 7,500 crore on organizing the grand Mahakumbh, which is expected to boost Uttar Pradesh’s economy by over Rs 2 lakh crore and create job opportunities for lakhs of youth.

CM Yogi held his first public rally in support of BJP candidate Bajrang Shukla from Kirari Assembly constituency, followed by a second rally for Dushyant Gautam in Karol Bagh, and a third for Ashish Sood in Janakpuri.

In a strong attack on Arvind Kejriwal and the Aam Aadmi Party, CM Yogi described Kejriwal as the biggest culprit behind the deteriorating condition of Delhi. He pointed out that apart from the NDMC area, the rest of Delhi faces poor infrastructure, with roads dotted with potholes, overflowing sewage, and a severe drinking water crisis.

The CM criticized the wasteful conditions in the city, stating that the “garbage mountain” and sewage running on roads were evidence of the Delhi government’s failure. He also accused Kejriwal and his party of not cooperating in efforts to clean the Yamuna river, causing inconvenience for the saints and devotees in Mathura and Vrindavan.

“The Aam Aadmi Party spends most of its time peddling lies on social media and making false statements instead of focusing on the welfare of the people. Had they invested time in development, Delhi would have transformed in ten years, but instead, it had become a ‘garbage house’,” CM added.

The CM said that while Kejriwal frequently discusses Uttar Pradesh in his speeches, he should know that people now see Uttar Pradesh as a model. He pointed out that while Delhi has industrial areas like Okhla, the city has seen minimal industrial growth over the last ten years. In contrast, Noida, the “New Okhla” of Uttar Pradesh, has become a prominent example of development, he pointed out.

The CM emphasized the stark difference between the roads of Delhi and those of Noida and Ghaziabad. He also noted that people are leaving Delhi to settle in Noida and Greater Noida due to better opportunities.

Additionally, he highlighted the contrast in education and healthcare infrastructure, mentioning the better state of Uttar Pradesh’s educational institutions and medical colleges compared to the dilapidated schools under Delhi’s government.

CM Yogi further accused the Aam Aadmi Party of playing with national security, stating that the 2020 riots in Delhi were orchestrated with the involvement of AAP’s MLAs and councillors. He also claimed that the party was responsible for the Shahin Bagh protests.

He also criticized Arvind Kejriwal for betraying his mentor, Anna Hazare, and misleading the public, pointing out that several ministers, including Kejriwal, had to face imprisonment due to their involvement in corruption cases.

The CM also countered AAP’s claims of providing electricity, clarifying that the NDMC area, which gets 24-hour electricity, falls under the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Urban Development. He noted that electricity in areas like Meerut and Ghaziabad is provided by the UP Power Corporation at Rs 5.24 per unit, while Delhi charges Rs 9-10 per unit. He highlighted that despite Delhi’s high electricity rates, the city faces significant power cuts, while Uttar Pradesh ensures 24-hour power supply.

Continuing his attack on Kejriwal further, the Chief Minister alleged that women in Punjab had surrounded the party office and Arvind Kejriwal’s residence, protesting against the unfulfilled promise of Rs 1,000 per month for every woman after AAP’s government was formed in the state.

He also accused Kejriwal of undermining Delhi’s economy by prioritizing salaries for mullahs and maulvis while neglecting other significant groups, including monks from Buddhist monasteries and priests from temples associated with the Valmiki and Ravidas communities.

“This is part of AAP’s policy of appeasement, dividing people for political gain, and engaging in discrimination even in offering allowances and stipends,” he added.

The CM further accused AAP leaders of distributing Aadhaar cards to Bangladeshi infiltrators through machines installed in their homes. He claimed that these leaders settled infiltrators in key locations, including the Jamia Millia area and surrounding regions, where AAP’s legislators and councillors allegedly facilitated the settlement of Bangladeshi nationals on government land.

CM Yogi mentioned that after repeated attempts to address the issue, he had to send bulldozers from Uttar Pradesh to clear encroachments on state land and set up barricades to prevent further settlement of illegal migrants. He further stated, “While the UP government is committed to providing land for the welfare of Delhi’s citizens, no land will be allocated to foreign infiltrators.”