Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav on Thursday accused Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of "panicking" amidst growing anti-incumbency sentiments in the capital. Yadav stated that Kejriwal is trying to pressure the Congress through its INDIA bloc partners but reiterated that the Congress will not form an alliance with the AAP for the upcoming Delhi assembly elections.
Speaking to news agency, Yadav said, ?Kejriwal sees his New Delhi assembly seat and government slipping away from him. That is why he is introducing new agendas and playing politics. We are fighting the elections in Delhi independently, and no official statement has come from the INDIA bloc parties about supporting the AAP.?
Jat Reservation Controversy
Yadav also criticized Kejriwal for raising the issue of reservation for Delhi?s Jat community and demanding their inclusion in the Central OBC list. Earlier in the day, Kejriwal had accused the BJP-led Central government of reneging on its promise to provide the Jat community with reservation benefits. Kejriwal stated that he had written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding action on the matter.
?The way Kejriwal suddenly remembered the OBC issue of Jats today is pure politics and nothing else,? Yadav remarked.
Congress Rules Out Alliance
Addressing speculation about a potential alliance between the Congress and AAP as part of the INDIA bloc, Yadav clarified, ?There is no official statement from INDIA bloc parties about supporting the AAP. Leaders who are making such statements are doing so in their individual capacity.?
Yadav accused Kejriwal of failing to address Delhi's pressing problems despite being in power for over a decade. ?As the chief minister for the last 11 years, Kejriwal has avoided discussing the real issues affecting Delhi. His government has failed to deliver on promises, and the people are aware of it,? Yadav said.
Political Landscape Ahead of Assembly Elections
The remarks come as Delhi gears up for the assembly elections, with the AAP facing a tough fight from both the BJP and Congress. The Congress has been rebuilding its base in the city after failing to win any seats in the last two elections. Meanwhile, the AAP is grappling with anti-incumbency and criticism over its governance.
