Political Tensions Escalate as Delhi Elections Approach: BJP vs. AAP
With elections in Delhi on the horizon, political parties are intensifying their efforts to sway the electorate, each with their own narrative. Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently set the stage for the political battle, branding the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) as “AAPda” (disaster), accusing its government of being deeply involved in corruption.
Prime Minister Modi’s comments came during the inauguration of a housing project for slum dwellers in Delhi, where he alleged that the AAP government was embroiled in several scandals, including the liquor scam, school scam, and pollution scam. He emphasized that the people of Delhi have recognized the AAP government as a disaster, and they are ready to declare a “war” against it. Modi’s comments highlighted his administration’s focus on welfare programs for the underprivileged in Delhi. He stressed, “I could have built a sheeshmahal (glass palace) by my dream is that my countrymen should have permanent houses.”
In a sharp counter, AAP president and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal launched a three-point attack against the BJP. Kejriwal turned the tables on Modi’s claims, asserting that the real disaster lay within the BJP itself. He criticized the party, stating that the BJP lacked a Chief Ministerial (CM) face, a coherent narrative, and a clear agenda for the Delhi elections. Kejriwal also took a direct swipe at the BJP’s inability to deliver on key promises made to Delhi residents, such as the promise of pucca houses for all by 2022. As of 2025, only 4,700 homes have been provided, leading Kejriwal to quip that the BJP’s manifesto, if followed, would take 200 years to complete instead of five.
Kejriwal also responded to Modi’s “sheeshmahal” remark, accusing the Prime Minister of hypocrisy, highlighting the discrepancy between Modi’s lavish personal expenditures, such as a house worth Rs 2,700 crore, a plane worth Rs 8,400 crore, and suits costing Rs 10 lakh, while criticizing others.
As the electoral race heats up, the war of words between the BJP and AAP is expected to intensify, with both parties sharpening their rhetoric to appeal to Delhi’s voters. With these mounting tensions, it’s clear that the political landscape in Delhi will be fiercely contested in the run-up to the elections.
