Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a scathing attack on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal during a speech at the ‘Slum Dwellers’ conference in Delhi on Saturday, claiming that the toilet in Kejriwal’s ‘Sheesh Mahal’ is more expensive than the entire slums of the city. Shah criticized the AAP government for neglecting the basic needs of slum residents, including access to clean water, and accused Kejriwal of mismanaging the city during his tenure.“
People in Delhi’s slums are forced to use dirty water. They ask us why Delhi is the most polluted city in the world. What has Arvind Kejriwal done in the last 10 years? If you can’t deliver, Kejriwal, step aside and let the BJP provide the benefits to the people,” Shah stated.
He went on to praise Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts, claiming that over 3.58 crore poor people across India have been provided with homes. “This is Modi’s guarantee: every slum dweller will get a permanent home. Meanwhile, Kejriwal’s ‘Sheesh Mahal’ toilet is more expensive than the slums,” he added.
Shah also attacked the Delhi government, stating that under Kejriwal’s leadership, Delhi had descended into chaos. “Wherever Kejriwal and Sisodia go, people see bottles of liquor. While the rest of the country progresses, Delhi has sunk deeper into disorder. Broken roads, dirty water, foul smells, and heaps of garbage—Delhi is in shambles under the AAP,” Shah said.
Kejriwal Responds to Amit Shah’s Allegations
In response, Arvind Kejriwal accused Amit Shah of lying and vowed to expose the BJP’s alleged intentions. “Today, Amit Shah ji abused me and the people of Delhi. The people of Delhi will give him a fitting reply in the elections,” Kejriwal said.
Kejriwal also hinted at holding a press conference from a slum area, which he claimed the BJP plans to demolish after the elections. “I will expose the dirty intentions of the BJP with full evidence,” he said, promising to take action against the BJP’s alleged plans.
The heated exchange comes as Delhi heads into a crucial election, with both parties engaging in a war of words over governance, development, and the welfare of the city’s slum dwellers.
