Political Turmoil in Delhi: BJP Criticizes Atishi as CM Designate

Political drama unfolded in Delhi after Atishi was named the Chief Minister designate following Arvind Kejriwal’s resignation. BJP sharply criticized the move, dubbing it a mere 're-designation' and questioning AAP's governance. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju echoed public discontent over AAP's rule, labeling it disastrous.

A day after Atishi was named the Chief Minister designate, succeeding Arvind Kejriwal who offered his resignation, the BJP has intensified its criticism. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla alleged on Wednesday that Kejriwal's resignation was essentially a 're-designation.' Speaking to ANI, Poonawalla remarked, 'It is difficult to understand what he does. Somedays he is on this side, somedays he is on the other side. His drama of resignation is just a re-designation and that is what Congress also believes. Somedays, he is the CM inside the jail, somedays outside the jail with bail and now he is a proxy CM. Atishi has been made a proxy CM like Manmohan Singh, I am not saying this, this is said by Saurabh Bharadwaj.'

Further, he questioned if changing the face of the CM would change the character of the administration. 'Will changing the CM's face change the character? Congress has also called them corrupt. Atishi's department is also not in good condition. From today, part two of the drama will begin in the national capital. Now, we will see Arvind Kejriwal again in his old forms resigning and Atishi asking him not to resign. AAP should stop this drama. I think it's high time Atishi thinks about the work that needs to be done for the public of Delhi,' he said.

On Tuesday, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju responded to AAP's decision to appoint Atishi as the new Chief Minister of Delhi, indicating that the public is deeply dissatisfied with the AAP government. 'The public of Delhi is very troubled by the AAP government, and they are regretting it. He has ruined Delhi after winning the elections by telling lies,' Rijiju told ANI. Adding further, Rijiju claimed, 'Atishi's surname suggests she is a leftist. The family members of Atishi supported Afzal Guru and even criticized the Supreme Court. AAP has ruined Delhi, and now they are ruining Punjab. The public of Delhi has made up their mind to remove AAP from power. The public of Delhi has made a big mistake by electing such anarchists. Now they are regretting.'

(With inputs from agencies.)