Arvind Kejriwal Attacked with Delhi Rally, Allegations and Arrest Follow
AAP accuses BJP of orchestrating the attack, while police claim the liquid was water and detain a disgruntled bus marshal as the suspect.
- During a padyatra in Delhi's Greater Kailash, a man splashed liquid on AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, prompting swift action by security personnel.
- AAP leaders allege the attacker, identified as Ashok Jha, intended to harm Kejriwal with spirit and a matchstick, accusing BJP of involvement in the incident.
- Delhi Police state the liquid was water and claim Jha, a bus marshal, acted out of frustration over unpaid wages and disillusionment with AAP's promises.
- Kejriwal criticized Union Home Minister Amit Shah, blaming him for poor law and order in Delhi, while the BJP dismissed the incident as a political stunt by AAP.
- This marks the third reported attack on Kejriwal in 35 days, escalating tensions ahead of upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.