Kejriwal attacks Modi, poses five questions to RSS chief Bhagwat

In a striking display of political audacity, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal launched a pointed critique of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its parent organisation, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), during his address at the 'Janta Ki Adalat' held at Jantar Mantar on Sunday.

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The event was marked by a large turnout of supporters, underscoring Kejriwal's continued influence in Delhi politics as he posed five direct questions to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat regarding the current political climate and practices.

Kejriwal's questions centered on the alleged misuse of government agencies like the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to intimidate political opponents and topple governments. "Do you support these actions?" Kejriwal inquired, emphasising the potential harm such tactics could inflict on Indian democracy. He lamented, "The way PM Modi is breaking the leaders of other parties and their parties across the country by luring, threatening, and intimidating them with ED and CBI, is this right for the country? Doesn't Mohan Bhagwat think this is harmful to democracy?"

Kejriwal also took aim at the moral contradictions within the BJP, pointing out that leaders whom Modi had previously labelled as corrupt were now welcomed into the party. "The leaders whom PM Modi and Amit Shah themselves called the most corrupt just a few days ago were included in the BJP shortly after. Does Mohan Bhagwat agree with this type of politics?" he asked, further questioning whether Bhagwat had ever attempted to rein in these practices.