Arvind Kejriwal accuses PM Modi of plotting to frame him as corrupt

PTC News Desk: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal made a serious accusation against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claiming that the PM conspired to tarnish his reputation by portraying him as corrupt. Speaking at the 'Janta ki Adalat' event held at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, Kejriwal directly accused Modi of orchestrating a campaign to damage his image and that of senior AAP leader Manish Sisodia.

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi conspired against us. He conspired to prove me and Manish Sisodia corrupt. He tried to taint our image," Kejriwal said during his speech. He further emphasized that he had led the Delhi government for a decade with integrity, and alleged that Modi’s strategy to challenge him politically was to target his honesty.

Kejriwal explained that his decision to resign from the Chief Minister’s post was not driven by personal ambition, but rather a commitment to a larger cause. "I resigned because I am not hungry for the Chief Minister's chair. I am not here to earn money, but to change the politics of the country," he said, reaffirming his dedication to transforming Indian politics.

The AAP leader revealed that despite holding office for ten years, he still does not own a house in Delhi, and added that he would be vacating the Chief Minister's residence shortly. He shared his personal struggle, admitting that he does not have a "thick skin" and that the accusations of corruption from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) deeply affected him. "I felt sad and I am suffering when the BJP called me corrupt," he confessed.

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Kejriwal defended his record as Delhi’s Chief Minister by listing the pro-people initiatives his government implemented over the years, questioning how a dishonest leader could have achieved them. "If Arvind Kejriwal is dishonest, would he have made electricity free? Would he have made bus fares for women free? Would he have built schools for children and made treatment in hospitals free?" Kejriwal asked, challenging the narrative of corruption.

He further pointed out that the BJP, which governs 22 states across India, had not implemented similar measures. "The BJP is in power in 22 states. Have they made electricity or bus rides free for women in any of these states?" Kejriwal questioned, reinforcing his stance on the honesty of his administration.

Kejriwal closed his remarks by raising a broader question about who the real culprits were—him or the individuals who were trying to discredit him. "Am I the thief, or are the people who sent me to jail the real thieves?" he asked, casting doubt on the motives behind the allegations and arrests.

The event underscored Kejriwal's defiance and determination to fight back against what he views as a political smear campaign, while continuing to focus on his vision for clean governance and people-centric policies.

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