This salvo comes after PM Modi attacked AAP during the inauguration of some development projects in Delhi. PM Modi termed AAP an “aapda” (disaster). New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah followed Prime Minister Narendra Modi in targeting AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal for his allegedly extravagant expenditure on the official residence of the Chief Minister of Delhi.
Mr Shah addressed a public meeting, recounting an incident: “Some children came to my house. I asked them what Arvind Kejriwal had done for Delhi. One of the children replied that he made a huge ‘Sheeshmahal’ (glass palace) for himself.
He used to say that he wouldn’t take the government car and bungalow if he entered politics. Now, he is building a ‘Sheeshmahal’ out of Delhiites’ money. Kejri, you will have to answer before the people of Delhi.”
This salvo is part of the continuing attack launched by PM Modi during the inauguration of several development projects in Delhi. Calling AAP an “aapda” (disaster) that has plagued the national capital for nearly a decade now, PM Modi hit out at Mr Kejriwal, alleging that he would have built himself a ‘Sheeshmahal’ but built houses for the people instead.
The BJP has repeatedly attacked Mr Kejriwal over allegations of exorbitant spending on his official residence when he was the Chief Minister. An inventory released by the Public Works Department (PWD) in October last year showed luxurious appliances and renovations at the bungalow.
Responding to these accusations, Mr Kejriwal dismissed PM Modi’s remarks yesterday as personal attacks and alleged that the BJP has failed Delhi over the past decade. Mr Kejriwal accused the BJP of lacking a chief ministerial face and substantive issues ahead of the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.
Advertisement In 10 years, the BJP has done nothing significant in Delhi. They promised permanent housing by 2022 but have built only 4,700 houses in five years. Compare that to AAP’s work: 22,000 classrooms, three new universities, and countless developmental initiatives,” Mr Kejriwal said.
