Political Clash Over Demolition Allegations in Delhi's Indira Camp

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) accused the BJP and Congress of colluding to demolish a slum in Delhi's Indira Camp. AAP MLA Somnath Bharti claimed the Congress candidate accepted funds from BJP for demolition support. BJP spokesperson Kapoor dismissed Bharti's claims, asserting his diminishing political influence.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday accused the BJP and Congress of collaborating to demolish a slum in South Delhi's Malviya Nagar area. AAP's local MLA, Somnath Bharti, stated at a press conference that neither he nor the local councillor was aware of any planned demolition activities in the region.

The controversy intensified as Bharti alleged that the Congress candidate was present at the site, hinting at secret involvement. He claimed that the BJP launched the 'Jhuggi Prawas Yojana' to feign empathy while planning demolitions behind the scenes. Bharti accused the Congress' Malviya Nagar candidate of taking substantial funds from the BJP to support these actions, reinforcing AAP's stance on protecting residents.

In response, BJP's Delhi unit spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor criticized Bharti, claiming he had lost political relevance. He dismissed the accusations and suggested AAP was attempting to divert attention from governance issues ahead of assembly elections. The Congress has yet to comment on these allegations.