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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.
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