Election Fever: BJP MP Criticizes AAP's Honorarium Promise

BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj criticized AAP's Arvind Kejriwal for promising the 'Pujari Granthi Samman Yojna' as an election appeasement strategy. She questioned the timing and financial feasibility, highlighting past financial discrepancies and suggesting the move is politically motivated ahead of the Assembly polls.

BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj has labeled the 'Pujari Granthi Samman Yojna,' announced by AAP's Arvind Kejriwal, as a political gimmick designed to appease religious officials before upcoming Assembly elections. Swaraj believes the timing of the announcement is suspect, calling it an 'appeasement' move.

During a recent press conference, Swaraj challenged Kejriwal to follow through on his various campaign promises, citing a lack of action during his tenure. She emphasized that this includes the promise of a monthly Rs 18,000 honorarium to Hindu temple priests and Gurudwara granthis once AAP regains power.

Swaraj ridiculed AAP's financial management, pointing out their failure to pay existing promises and questioning the sudden focus on religious officials. Her statements cast doubt on the authenticity of the promises, suggesting they are driven by electoral interests rather than genuine commitment.

(With inputs from agencies.)