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4mo ago

PM Modi and AAP Clash Over Delhi Governance and Development

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticizes AAP's governance in Delhi, while Arvind Kejriwal defends his administration and accuses the BJP of unfulfilled promises.

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh
PM Narendra Modi with Union minister Manoharlal Khattar, Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva and other senior party leaders. (HT Photo)
BJP leader Parvesh Verma
AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal during press conference in New Delhi on January 4, 2025. (Photo by Arvind Yadav/ Hindustan Times)

Overview

  • PM Modi labeled the AAP government's 10-year rule in Delhi as 'aapdakal' (a period of disaster), criticizing its handling of pollution, water supply, and infrastructure issues.
  • Modi accused AAP leaders of corruption, referencing alleged misuse of state funds for a 'luxurious' residence, which AAP denied.
  • Arvind Kejriwal responded by accusing Modi of using abusive language and failing to address key development promises made during the 2020 elections.
  • Kejriwal highlighted pending issues like the repeal of sections in the Delhi Land Reform Act, implementation of the Land Pooling Policy, and notification of the Delhi Master Plan 2021 as central government failures.
  • Both parties clashed over credit for development projects, with Modi emphasizing BJP-led initiatives and Kejriwal pointing to joint ventures between the state and central governments.