Delhi BJP Slams AAP Over Poor Kanwariyas Preparations

Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva criticizes AAP for inadequate preparations for Kanwariyas arriving tomorrow. He accuses AAP of turning the arrangements into a political battleground and highlights delays and mismanagement in setting up camps. Sachdeva also alleges corruption and misuse of government assistance.

Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva has voiced his disappointment at the inadequate preparations to welcome the influx of Kanwariyas arriving in the city starting tomorrow. "It is regrettable that despite the Kanwariyas arriving in large numbers from tomorrow, Delhi is still not ready to welcome them," said Sachdeva.

Sachdeva criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for politicizing the Kanwar arrangements. "This Shravan marks the last Kanwar service festival before the Delhi Assembly elections, but AAP ministers and legislators have turned the Kanwar arrangements into a political arena rather than a service opportunity," he remarked.

He highlighted a delay in setting up the Kanwar camps, stating that preparations should have commenced a month ago. "Due to the AAP's arbitrary actions, most Kanwar camps are still unprepared, with many lacking tents and electricity connections. Government assistance has reached barely 100 camp organizers," Sachdeva pointed out.

Sachdeva further criticized the Delhi government's lack of seriousness regarding the Kanwar arrangements, noting that Revenue Minister Atishi only began inspecting camps after the first batch of long-distance Kanwariyas arrived. "The negligence and corruption of the Kejriwal government have left even large camps like ISBT Kashmiri Gate unprepared, let alone smaller colony-level camps," he added.

He challenged Minister Atishi's claims about the readiness of 185 camps. "We challenge her to visit these camps with us and the media; over 150 of the claimed 185 camps are still not ready," Sachdeva stated.

Sachdeva concluded by accusing AAP legislators of misappropriating government assistance meant for the Kanwar camps. "There is significant mismanagement in the government assistance for the camps, with AAP legislators involved in its misuse. Religious organizations are being pressured to politically support AAP in exchange for assistance, which is why only a quarter of the camps, both government and private, are ready by this evening," he said.

(With inputs from agencies.)