Senior Congress leader and former Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit’s son Sandeep Dikshit has opened a front against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal from New Delhi seat. During a press conference on Tuesday, he asked sharp questions at Kejriwal and sought answers on old promises and allegations.
‘Where is the 360 pages of evidence?’
Referring to the allegations made against Sheila Dikshit, Sandeep Dikshit said,
“Arvind Kejriwal used to roam around with 360 pages of evidence. Where are those pages? “Was he ever presented?”
He also said that BJP leaders had also questioned Kejriwal on these so-called evidences, but he only showed paper cuttings as evidence. Dixit said, “The CAG report came after the Commonwealth Games. “Did Kejriwal ever make this report public or take action?”
Questions on Kejriwal’s anti-corruption campaign
Sandeep Dixit also raised questions on Kejriwal’s anti-corruption image.
- Issue of Lokpal and Lokayukta:
He asked,“You campaigned across the country for Lokpal. Lokayukta is present in Delhi, but why did you not take any action? If there was evidence, why did it not go to the Lokayukta, the High Court, or the Lieutenant Governor?”
- Promises on power companies:
Dixit alleged that Kejriwal had said in 2013 that electricity was expensive due to corruption and would make it cheaper.“But, were these companies ever questioned or were the promises of ending corruption fulfilled?”
Respond to the allegations against Sheila Dikshit
Sandeep Dikshit said Kejriwal defamed his mother, late Sheila Dikshit, by making false allegations. He asked,
“If you had evidence, why didn’t you take action? “Either present evidence, or admit your mistake.”
Preparation to file a defamation case of Rs 10 crore
Sandeep Dixit announced that he will file a defamation suit of Rs 10 crore against Arvind Kejriwal and CM Atishi.
“Their false allegations and politics of defamation will no longer be tolerated. I will demand an account from them.”
Sarcasm on Kejriwal’s politics
Dikshit said Kejriwal made false allegations not only against Sheila Dikshit but also other leaders like Sharad Pawar and Sonia Gandhi. He said,
“These allegations were just to attract attention. His fight against corruption is just a show.”
