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3mo ago

AAP Criticizes BJP for Removing Ambedkar and Bhagat Singh Photos from Delhi CM Office

Arvind Kejriwal and Atishi accuse BJP of anti-Dalit and anti-Sikh actions as new Delhi government faces backlash over symbolic changes and unmet promises.

Former Delhi chief minister Atishi said the BJP was making excuses for not fulfilling its guarantees.
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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta addresses a press conference ahead of the Delhi Assembly session, which will commence on February 24.
BJP leader Harish Khurana said the previous AAP government should have tabled the CAG reports in the Delhi assembly

Overview

  • AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal condemned the BJP-led Delhi government for replacing photos of Ambedkar and Bhagat Singh in the Chief Minister's office with images of PM Modi, calling it disrespectful to millions of Ambedkar's followers.
  • Atishi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Delhi Assembly, alleged that the BJP has demonstrated an anti-Dalit and anti-Sikh stance by removing the photos from government offices.
  • Atishi also criticized the BJP for delays in implementing the Mahila Samman Yojana, which promises financial aid to women, and urged the government to fulfill its commitments by March 8.
  • BJP's Tarun Chugh dismissed the allegations, accusing the previous AAP government of corruption and financial mismanagement, and promised transparency through the upcoming CAG report.
  • The BJP recently regained control of the Delhi Assembly, securing 48 of 70 seats, and has pledged to transform Delhi under PM Modi's leadership.