On final day of Tamil Nadu polls marketing campaign, Kejriwal slams BJP, says state rejects divisive politics | India Information
On the final day of campaigning for the Tamil Nadu Meeting elections, Aam Aadmi Get together (AAP) Nationwide Convenor Arvind Kejriwal launched a scathing assault on the BJP. Addressing a joint press convention with the DMK management, Kejriwal mentioned the individuals of Tamil Nadu have persistently rejected the BJP’s politics, attributing the celebration’s restricted presence within the state to what he described as its “divisive and harsh” method.
“The individuals of Tamil Nadu hate BJP. They reject its divisive and harsh politics, which is why the celebration has struggled to determine itself right here (Tamil Nadu) for therefore a few years,” he mentioned.
#WATCH | Chennai | In a joint press convention with DMK, AAP Nationwide Convenor, Arvind Kejriwal says, “Individuals of Tamil Nadu hate BJP and their divisive and harsh politics.” pic.twitter.com/1zmmHBtXvv
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Taking intention on the BJP’s alliance with the AIADMK, Kejriwal alleged that the celebration is not impartial. “Everybody is aware of that AIADMK is totally within the grip of the BJP. The NDA is basically BJP, not a partnership of equals,” he asserted, cautioning voters in opposition to supporting the alliance.
He additional warned that even a small electoral achieve for the BJP may have bigger political penalties. Drawing a parallel with Bihar politics, he mentioned that the BJP may try to dominate governance regardless of restricted numbers. “Even when BJP wins one seat. I’m certain individuals won’t vote for NDA, AIADMK, BJP however suppose — theoretically– if NDA wins, then even BJP wins one seat they’ll type their very own chief minister, like they did it in Bihar with Nitish Kumar,” Kejriwal acknowledged.
He additionally criticised the BJP’s governance in Delhiasserting that welfare measures launched throughout his tenure had been reversed. “Inside a 12 months, individuals have grow to be disillusioned. Work carried out in schooling, healthcare, infrastructure, electrical energy, and water has been undone by BJP in Delhi,” he mentioned.
Backing Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin, Kejriwal urged voters to help continuity. He argued that the welfare schemes and improvement initiatives undertaken by the DMK administration over the previous 5 years may very well be in danger if the NDA involves energy.
“If individuals need the continuation of welfare schemes and reduction measures launched by MK Stalin, they need to vote for him,” Kejriwal added.
‘Hazard to those that betray Tamil Nadu’: Stalin
Earlier, in a video message posted on X, the DMK president Stalin asserted that “I will likely be hazard to those that betray Tamil Nadu or impede its progress.
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He additional criticised the Centre’s push for delimitation, alleging that it was aimed toward “punishing” well-performing states like Tamil Nadu.
Recalling statements made in the course of the 2021 Meeting elections, Stalin addressed comparisons along with his late father and former Chief Minister M Karunanidhi.
“Individuals as soon as mentioned I’m extra harmful than Kalaignar. I can by no means be in comparison with him. I noticed him as my chief greater than my father,” Stalin mentioned.
He added, “If being harmful means standing up in opposition to those that attempt to deceive Tamil Nadu or hinder its progress, then I’ll all the time stay a hazard to them.”
