Arvind Kejriwal, leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), accused the BJP of neglecting Delhi and fueling tensions around Purvanchal voters during a rally ahead of the February 5 assembly elections. He highlighted issues like rising crime and BJP’s alleged hatred for Delhi, which he claimed kept them out of power in the capital for 25 years. Kejriwal proposed providing funds to Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) to hire private security guards, ensuring better safety for residents without undermining the police force.

The BJP responded with protests outside Kejriwal’s residence on Feroze Shah Road, condemning his remarks on Purvanchal voters. The Delhi police used water cannons to disperse demonstrators, as tensions escalated. BJP accused Kejriwal of making “fake” claims about voter registrations from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, stating they were being labeled as Rohingya immigrants to divide voters. Hundreds of protesters attempted to breach security barricades near Kejriwal’s residence, raising slogans against the AAP leader.

Kejriwal also alleged manipulation of electoral rolls, claiming the addition of 13,000 new voters from neighboring states in his constituency. He submitted a complaint to the Election Commission of India, accusing BJP of creating fake voter registrations to influence the elections. With voting scheduled for February 5 and results on February 8, the political drama in Delhi continues to intensify.