BJP Criticizes Arvind Kejriwal’s Second Order from Jail as ‘Greedy’
On Sunday, Arvind Kejriwal issued his inaugural executive order from jail.
On Tuesday, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) criticized Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for issuing his second order from the custody of the Enforcement Directorate, alleging that his reluctance to vacate his position stems from insecurity.
Calling for his resignation as Chief Minister on ethical grounds, BJP leader Dr. Harshvardhan asserted that Kejriwal’s decision to retain his position in Delhi despite being arrested reflects his avarice.
“Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal is in jail. Therefore, he should resign morally and give his responsibility to someone else. Arvind Kejriwal still holding his position shows that he is greedy and does not want to leave his chair because of his insecurity,” he said.
BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa said the chief minister can’t issue any directions from the jail.
he mentioned “A chief minister cannot issue any direction from the jail. This is a drama. I have complained about this to the L-G, demanding strict action against them,”
Harish Khurana, a leader from the Bharatiya Janata Party, accused Kejriwal of attempting to portray himself as a victim.
“Kejriwal is in jail due to corruption for which former deputy CM Manish Sisodia has not got bail for the last 14 months. Kejriwal is the kingpin of the liquor scam. Arvind Kejriwal used to say that people facing corruption charges should resign, but now he is not resigning and is passing orders from behind bars,” he said.
Today, Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj stated that Arvind Kejriwal, who was arrested last week in connection with the liquor policy case, issued directives from ED custody to ensure the availability of medicines and tests at all government hospitals and Mohalla Clinics.
“Despite being in ED custody, Arvind Kejriwal is worried about the health of the people of Delhi. He is worried that because he is jailed, the people of Delhi should not suffer because of it,” Saurabh Bharadwaj said.
According to PTI reports, the Enforcement Directorate will examine the legality of these directives. It will determine whether the orders comply with the special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court’s ruling.
In the meantime, Niharika Rai, the Secretary of Planning for the Delhi government, assured that the arrest of Arvind Kejriwal has not impacted public services.
“Public services, social welfare schemes and subsidies are not affected by the arrest of the CM. All public services social welfare schemes and subsidies currently given by Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi shall continue uninterrupted. People should not be misled by any fear-mongering and malicious disinformation in this regard,” she said in a press note.
Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party organized a significant protest in Delhi, calling for the resignation of Arvind Kejriwal.
Virendraa Sachdeva, the State BJP President, asserted: “The Chief Minister of Delhi is corrupt and dishonest, having plundered the people of Delhi. We are heading to the Secretariat to urge his resignation… The governance is not being conducted from jail. Similar to AAP’s reputation, the directives are also fraudulent… Arvind Kejriwal must step down.”
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