New Delhi: The political landscape in Delhi has intensified following allegations from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) regarding the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) decision to leave a vacant chair for former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the Chief Minister’s Office. The BJP has accused AAP of disrespecting the Constitution by not occupying the chair despite taking the oath of office.
In response to these allegations, AAP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh took to social media platform X to defend the party’s actions. He expressed pride in having Arvind Kejriwal as a leader, asserting that Kejriwal is committed to honest governance. Singh contrasted this with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of placing business tycoon Adani’s interests above the nation’s.
Following Kejriwal’s resignation, Atishi has stepped into the role of Chief Minister, yet she has chosen not to sit in Kejriwal’s chair. She stated that the chair rightfully belongs to Kejriwal and expressed confidence that he would return to the position after the upcoming elections in February. Until then, Atishi plans to remain seated beside Kejriwal’s chair, a symbolic gesture that has not gone unnoticed.
The BJP quickly seized on this situation, with leaders like Amit Malviya questioning Atishi’s authority and likening her leadership to that of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Malviya remarked that the true Chief Minister is Kejriwal, who, according to him, has been restricted by the Supreme Court from performing his duties, including accessing the Delhi Secretariat.
The Delhi BJP’s social media account echoed this sentiment, accusing Atishi of making a mockery of the Constitution through her actions. Not only the BJP but also members of the Congress party have raised concerns over the symbolic implications of Atishi’s decision.
As the political tug-of-war continues, both parties remain entrenched in their positions, reflecting the broader complexities of governance and representation in the nation’s capital.