Arvind Kejriwal of the Aam Aadmi Party responded to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s remarks criticizing Delhi’s law and order situation, pointing out that law and order in the national capital fall under the jurisdiction of the Union Home Ministry. The former Delhi Chief Minister also suggested that Yogi Adityanath “advise” Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the issue, according to a report by news agency ANI.
Arvind Kejriwal responded to Yogi Adityanath’s comments on Delhi’s law and order situation, particularly regarding Bangladeshi immigrants. The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister made these remarks during a rally in Delhi ahead of the February assembly election.
Addressing reporters, Kejriwal stated, “I would like to tell Yogi ji that law and order in Delhi fall under Amit Shah’s jurisdiction. He should sit with Amit Shah, guide him, and explain how to improve it. Amit Shah seems more focused on toppling governments and poaching MLAs.”
The former Delhi Chief Minister acknowledged that Delhi’s law and order situation was concerning, agreeing with Yogi Adityanath’s assessment. “I agree with Yogi ji that Delhi’s law and order is very bad. Eleven gangsters have taken control of the entire city. Yogi ji claims to have eradicated gangsters in Uttar Pradesh,” Kejriwal remarked. He also highlighted issues such as gang-related activities, shootings, and women’s safety in the national capital.
Yogi Adityanath, while addressing a crowd in the Janakpuri constituency, accused Kejriwal’s AAP government of instigating the 2020 riots in Delhi with the support of “Bangladeshi infiltrators.” He stated, “With the help of Bangladeshi infiltrators, their [AAP] councillors and officials incited riots in 2020. They created chaos and hooliganism in Shaheen Bagh. States governed by the BJP’s double-engine government offer a clean and secure environment.”
Adityanath urged voters to support a “double-engine” BJP government in Delhi, promising improved basic amenities and progress toward transforming the city into “Indraprastha.”
The Delhi assembly election is scheduled to take place in a single phase on February 5, with vote counting set for February 8.
