BJP accuses AAP of diverting attention after Kailash Gahlot’s resignation

Delhi Assembly Leader of Opposition (LoP) and BJP leader Vijender Gupta on Monday accused the AAP-led Delhi government of making allegations in an attempt to divert attention from themselves.

“The party that walked on the path of honesty has now strayed from its path. The leaders who once talked about honesty are themselves immersed in corruption. In such a situation, when people are leaving the party, making such allegations is just an attempt to divert attention from themselves,” Gupta said.

His remarks came after AAP MP Sanjay Singh accused Kailash Gahlot’s resignation as a part of BJP’s “dirty politics” and conspiracy.

Speaking to ANI on Sunday, Singh said, “Kailash Gahlot’s resignation is a part of BJP’s dirty politics and conspiracy. BJP govt conducted ED raids on him. Income Tax raids were conducted at his residence for several days. BJP put an allegation of Rs 112 crores on him. Pressure was created on him due to which Kailash Gahlot had to take this step. He did not have any option other than joining BJP.”

Adding to the criticism, BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal said, “Kailash Gehlot clearly said that Kejriwal and the AAP party never cared about the people of Delhi. This is the reason that whether it is the problem of roads, sewer or traffic, all the problems in Delhi have become worse under the leadership of Arvind Kejriwal.”

Kailash Gahlot announced his resignation from the AAP on Sunday, citing the party’s growing internal problems and departure from its basic beliefs. Gahlot said in his letter of resignation that the party’s dedication to serving the people has been eclipsed by political aspirations, making it difficult for the party to deal with fundamental civic concerns.

Gahlot’s resignation has been accepted by Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, ahead of the 2025 assembly elections in the nation’s capital. In his letter, Gahlot further chastised the AAP for reorienting its priorities from promoting the welfare of the populace to advancing political goals. He blamed this change on the party’s inability to offer Delhi citizens basic amenities.