The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has held the hatred sown by the BJP within society over the years responsible for the fatal shooting of a youth in Delhi's Jafarpur area. (Image TIN)
New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has held the hatred sown by the BJP within society over the years responsible for the fatal shooting of a youth in Delhi's Jafarpur area, an act allegedly committed solely because he was identified as a "Bihari." Senior party leader Mahabal Mishra stated that even the government machinery remains no longer immune to the hatred sown by the BJP; this poison has now permeated the system itself, leading to Biharis and people from the Purvanchal region being targeted.
The incident in Jafarpur on April 25—where a police officer allegedly shot a youth specifically upon identifying him as a "Bihari"—is a direct consequence of the hatred fostered by the BJP. For years, BJP members have been humiliating Purvanchalis residing in Delhi by labeling them as "filthy," "Biharis," and "obstacles to development." He demanded that the government take strict action against the accused and, furthermore, provide a job to one member of the victim's family along with a compensation of ₹1 crore.
Addressing a press conference at the AAP headquarters on Thursday, Mahabal Mishra described the incident that occurred on the night of April 25 in Delhi's Jafarpur area as deeply tragic. He expressed profound anguish over the manner in which the word "Bihari" was used to incite hatred, culminating in a shooting. The incident resulted in the death of a boy named Pandav, while another boy named Shankar remains hospitalized in critical condition at Deen Dayal Hospital. While such sentiments of hatred previously existed within society, they have now begun to manifest within the administration as well. Administrative officials, who are meant to be the protectors of the public, have instead turned into predators. They no longer ask for a person's name; instead, they inquire about their native place—and upon hearing the name "Bihar," they open fire. The prevalence of such hateful sentiments within society is utterly reprehensible.
Mahabal Mishra asserted that this hatred was instigated by the BJP. He recalled that former BJP Mayors used to claim that the lifestyle of people from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh was "filthy" and that they "spoiled the atmosphere" of the capital, arguing that they should therefore be barred from entering Delhi. Vijay Goel had filed a petition in the High Court seeking to prevent students from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh from securing admission to Delhi University.
In 2014, speaking in the Rajya Sabha, Vijay Goel stated that approximately 600,000 people from the Purvanchal region migrate to Delhi every year, and their arrival hinders the city's development; he therefore argued that restrictions should be imposed on them. The sentiment of hatred that the BJP has propagated since its inception has now permeated even the administrative machinery. Today, the very protectors have turned into predators—a deeply distressing reality.
Mahabal Mishra asserted that the people of Purvanchal have made an immense contribution to strengthening Delhi through their hard work and manual labor. They did not come here merely to become IAS officers, IPS officers, journalists, or politicians; rather, they have played a pivotal role in propelling Delhi forward through their sheer diligence and toil. It is truly regrettable that today, these very people from Purvanchal are being targeted—even shot at—on the pretext that they have come here solely to plunder the city and build their own homes. He recalled that when "outsiders" were settling in Delhi, BJP leaders had filed legal suits arguing that such migration would be detrimental to the city.
In 2006, when the sealing laws were implemented—leading to the closure of factories and homes—as many as 2.7 million people from Bihar were forced to flee Delhi. Thus, from the very beginning, the BJP's mindset has been focused on sowing discord and hatred within society. Now, that same divisive sentiment has infiltrated the administrative ranks, turning the protectors into predators—a situation that is profoundly tragic.
Mahabal Mishra demanded that the BJP take cognizance of this matter and ensure that such incidents do not recur in the future. He further insisted that immediate and swift action be taken against the accused police officer. The victim's family resides in a rented accommodation, and Pandav was the sole breadwinner of the household. He supported his family by working morning and evening—either by riding a motorcycle for hire or by performing odd jobs for others. With the young man's death, the family has been left with absolutely no one to earn a livelihood. The father had two sons: Pandav, who has passed away, and the other son, who suffers from tuberculosis and is therefore unable to provide any financial support to the family.
The deceased's parents also worked as daily wage laborers; consequently, the family has suffered a devastating loss. The Aam Aadmi Party demands that the government provide a job to one member of the family and grant them a compensation of ₹1 crore, so that the family's financial situation may be improved. To ensure that such incidents do not recur in the future, it is imperative to put the government, the police department, and administrative officials on alert.
Mahabal Mishra stated that officials should refrain from using such offensive language. Delhi does not belong to any single individual or political party; rather, Delhi belongs to the entire nation of India. People from all parts of India come here. Not everyone residing here is originally from Delhi; in fact, many have migrated from outside Delhi and settled here. People from outside the city have made a significant contribution to strengthening Delhi. How long, after all, will BJP members continue to insult people from Purvanchal by disparagingly labeling them as "Biharis" or "Purbiyas"? We have played a pivotal role in building a strong Delhi. Therefore, strict action must be taken in this matter, and the affected family must receive immediate assistance.
Mahabal Mishra noted that the incident occurred on April 25th—four days ago—yet the local BJP MP and the area's MLA only visited the family's home yesterday. "I was in Patna for two days; however, the moment I learned of the incident, Vinay Mishra, Sanjeev Jha, our local representatives Pooja Baliyan and Deepak Bora, along with several others, rushed to the spot immediately. Even though we were out of town, we hurried back at once to be there." Despite the incident taking place on April 25th, the local MP and MLA only arrived when our delegation visited the site on Wednesday. Had the BJP leaders’ sentiments toward the people of Purvanchal and migrants truly been as benevolent as they claim, they would have reached the family's home on the very first day—either that night or the following morning.
Even in 1993, when the BJP was in power in Delhi, they had spread hatred. For some time now, it has been observed that the shanties of people living in slums—who hail from Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and other states of India—are being demolished after labeling them as Rohingyas or Bangladeshis. Even after so many years, the same hatred is being propagated; shanties are being razed, and people are being driven out. Ultimately, how long will this hatred persist? The BJP must cease spreading hatred and instead foster a harmonious atmosphere within society. Doing so will lead to the nation's prosperity and strengthen it.
Meanwhile, Akhilesh Pati Tripathi, President of the AAP's Delhi Purvanchal Wing, stated that the manner in which shots were fired at 2:30 AM on the night of April 25 in Jafarpur village—specifically after inquiring about the victim's region of origin and driven by regional bias—renders the killing of Pandav a "state-sponsored murder." Such deep-seated loathing and hatred toward the people of Purvanchal in the mind of a police officer can only be a reflection of the policies adopted by the BJP's "four-engine government" currently operating in Delhi. BJP leader Vijay Goel used to claim that people from Purvanchal "dirty" Delhi. This sentiment exposes his anti-Purvanchal and anti-Bihar mindset—a mindset that has now permeated the very institutions of this "four-engine government." Hatred has become so ingrained within the institutions and the police force that an individual was shot dead simply after being asked if he belonged to Bihar. No amount of condemnation is sufficient to denounce this incident.
Akhilesh Pati Tripathi further added that another companion of the deceased, Krishna, remains in a critical condition. The Aam Aadmi Party will absolutely not tolerate this insult to the people of Purvanchal and Bihar. The very BJP leaders who once promised to work for the welfare of Purvanchal residents if elected to power have, upon assuming office, prioritized the demolition of shanties above all else. They have systematically destroyed people's homes and worked to drive them out of Delhi. People from Purvanchal used to earn their livelihood by setting up street stalls and pushcarts; the BJP has worked to dismantle their means of employment.
He stated that hatred has now been disseminated to such an extent that it has permeated every institution and even reached administrative officials. If such an incident is witnessed again, every single individual from Purvanchal will take to the streets. One person has been murdered, and another remains critically injured; yet, the Chief Minister has not found the time to visit and meet with the victim's family. This reflects the mindset of the local Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta, regarding the people of Purvanchal. If the BJP government fails to provide relief to the victim's family, the Aam Aadmi Party will not remain silent. We will take to the streets and strive to secure justice for that family. He demanded that the BJP government take strict action against the accused responsible for the shooting. Furthermore, he demanded that a job be provided to one member of the victim's family, along with a compensation package of one crore rupees.
Meanwhile, former AAP MLA Vinay Mishra remarked that the BJP's alleged affection for Purvanchal is evident for all to see. Four days have passed since the tragedy struck the family, yet not a single government representative has visited the site so far. BJP leaders harbor animosity toward the people of Purvanchal. The BJP's Transport Minister hails from Bihar, yet his photograph does not appear on any Delhi Transport Corporation bus; only the Chief Minister's photograph is displayed there. During the Chhath festival as well, everyone witnessed how the BJP toyed with our sentiments and trifled with our faith by forcing our people to take ritual dips in the Yamuna—a river reduced to a filthy, sewer-like state.
Vinay Mishra asserted that the BJP's deceit regarding Bihar stands exposed before everyone. They remember us only when they seek our votes. We constitute a significant demographic in Delhi; had our numbers been smaller, they would have driven us out of the city. Their true attitude toward Purvanchal is laid bare today; this display of hatred is not a first-time occurrence. They have a long-standing history of animosity toward the people of Bihar—a hatred they have now successfully instilled within the administrative machinery as well. Vinay Mishra stated that the BJP should provide compensation to the victim's family and work to sensitize such officials. The government must now provide training to its officials, reminding them that people from various states reside in India. India is a diverse and beautiful nation, composed of numerous states. Delhi serves as the national capital, and people from all corners of India come here to settle. From Kanyakumari to Kashmir, and from Punjab to West Bengal—people from the entire country live here.
Vinay Mishra emphasized that an atmosphere of mutual harmony should be fostered here; however, the BJP has transformed that inherent beauty and spirit of love in India into hatred. Solely for the sake of votes, such immense hatred is being propagated across this country, and people are being pitted against one another. This bodes ill for the future. I demand that the BJP provide compensation to the victim's family, offer a job to one of their family members, and arrange for their accommodation. My appeal to the Chief Minister is that he should stop engaging in theatrics. He ought to go and meet the family personally—if only to offer them some words of solace—so that they may feel assured that there is, indeed, someone in Delhi who cares for their well-being.
Vinay Mishra further informed that numerous leaders from the Aam Aadmi Party are reaching the location and will be extending financial assistance to the family. "I am a member of the Aam Aadmi Party; however, speaking as a native of Purvanchal and a citizen of Bihar, I wish to express my gratitude to all those Aam Aadmi Party leaders who are visiting the family to meet them and provide them with financial support." Mahabal Mishra further added that ever since the BJP assumed power at the Centre, their animosity has been steadily on the rise.
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