'Khambe pe chadhne ke baad bola...' Rahul Gandhi mocks Kejriwal’s lifestyle, questions his 'Common man' image

Delhi: Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on Arvind Kejriwal, mocking his transition from a ‘common man’ to ‘Sheesh Mahal’ living, while accusing him of corruption and failing to clean Delhi’s water.

Arvind Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal (file)

Delhi: In a sharp attack on Arvind Kejriwal, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday accused the Delhi Chief Minister of abandoning his promises of clean politics and simple living. Addressing a rally in Delhi's Hauz Qazi, Rahul Gandhi mocked Kejriwal’s political journey, saying: "Arvind Kejriwal came in a WagonR, wearing a sweater, and climbed a pole. Then he got down from the pole and went straight to the Sheesh Mahal.”

The remark referred to Kejriwal’s earlier image as a common man leader versus allegations of his lavish lifestyle in a renovated bungalow at 6, Flagstaff Road, dubbed "Sheesh Mahal" by critics.

Rahul Gandhi Questions Kejriwal's Governance Record

Gandhi, a key figure in the opposition INDIA bloc, accused AAP of failing to fulfill its promises, particularly regarding cleaning Delhi's water. He pointed to a bottle of contaminated water, claiming: “This is the water people in Delhi are consuming.”

He further mocked Kejriwal, saying: “Kejriwal ji, drink the water of Delhi. Have a glass. Let's see what happens then. We will meet you in the hospital.”

Allegations of Corruption and Liquor Scam

Gandhi also attacked Kejriwal over corruption allegations, linking him to the Delhi liquor policy scam. He accused Manish Sisodia, Kejriwal’s former deputy, of helping steal crores of rupees from the people.

Political Implications of Rahul Gandhi’s Remarks

With the AAP-Congress alliance facing internal friction, Rahul Gandhi’s direct attack on Kejriwal signals growing tensions within the opposition camp. The speech, delivered ahead of key elections, highlights the ongoing battle between Congress and AAP for influence in Delhi politics.

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