As the political temperature rises ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections 2025, Maharashtra Minister Ashish Shelar has launched a scathing attack on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). In a press statement, Shelar accused Kejriwal of deliberately questioning the credibility of India's key institutions in the run-up to the polls.
Shelar, in his remarks, said, "Questioning the EVM (Electronic Voting Machine) means that Arvind Kejriwal and AAP are losing in the elections... First, they questioned the voting list, the officers of the Election Commission during campaigning... And even consider themselves above the Supreme Court."
He further intensified his criticism by drawing parallels with what he called an "urban naxal group," which, according to Shelar, frequently raises doubts about institutions such as the CBI, ED, Income Tax, and the Supreme Court. "The urban naxal group questions all the institutes in India, and similar questions are being raised by Arvind Kejriwal," Shelar added.
The statement has ignited fresh debate on Kejriwal's stance on the integrity of electoral processes, with the AAP yet to respond to Shelar's accusations.
As Delhi braces for the upcoming election, Shelar's comments signal an intensifying political battle between the ruling AAP and BJP-backed candidates, with issues surrounding EVMs and electoral credibility taking center stage.
