New Delhi [India], January 23 : Bharatiya Janata Party National President JP Nadda strongly criticized Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his government during rallies in Uttam Nagar and Shakur Basti, accusing them of corruption and failing to deliver on their promises.
Addressing the crowd, Nadda declared, "The people of Delhi are awake now and on the 5th, they will distinguish between truth and falsehood."
He continued, attacking the AAP government for its failure to address key issues while claiming the city would be placed on the world map. "They claimed they would put Delhi on the world map, but today, Delhi has garbage mountains," Nadda said. He pointed out the irony of AAP leaders previously visiting garbage piles during elections, but now, "today they are not even going near them."
Nadda further accused the AAP government of embezzling funds intended for cleaning the Yamuna. "Those who repeatedly talked about cleaning the Yamuna didn't clean it but embezzled 700-800 crore rupees under the pretext of Yamuna cleaning," he stated.
Highlighting the contrasts between AAP's failures and BJP's achievements, Nadda said, "In the last 10 years, no new buses were bought. But Prime Minister Narendra Modi provided hundreds of new electronic buses to Delhi." He added that by 2026, 2,026 new buses will be delivered to the capital.
He spoke about major infrastructure projects initiated under the Modi government, such as the expansion of Delhi's metro network and the creation of new expressways. "In the last 10 years, there was a 190 km metro route, and now there is a 400 km metro route. 135 new metro stations have been built, and the metro service from Janakpuri to Krishna Park has already started. Work has also begun on the Rithala-Narela-Kondli Corridor," he said.
Nadda also highlighted the Delhi-Meerut Rapid Rail project, which he described as a 30,000 crore rupee investment connecting Delhi to Meerut. "A 30,000 crore rupees Rapid Rail project, 82.5 kilometers long, connecting Delhi to Meerut, has begun. The Delhi-Meerut Expressway, costing 8000 crore rupees, will enable travel from Delhi to Meerut in just 45 minutes," Nadda elaborated.
He also drew attention to the Modi government's work in building critical infrastructure, including roads and expressways. "3600 crore rupees have been spent on the Urban Extension Road connecting Alipur to Mahipalpur, and 7500 crore rupees on the Dwarka Expressway," Nadda stated. He added that the Eastern-Western Peripheral Expressway, which cost Rs 11,000 crore and spans 135 km, has helped alleviate traffic congestion and pollution in Delhi.
"The Eastern-Western Peripheral Expressway, a 135 km road, has cost 11,000 crore rupees. This expressway has freed Delhi from truck jams and pollution, thanks to the Modi government. 9000 crore rupees have been spent on building roads from Kondli to Manesar and Palwal," he said.
Nadda also pointed out the success of the Modi government in lifting millions out of poverty, stating, "25 crore people have risen above the poverty line in the country, according to NITI Aayog, not BJP. The Modi government has provided free ration to 72 lakh people in Delhi and 80 crore people across the country."
He criticized Kejriwal for spending public funds on lavish personal projects, mentioning the construction of a "Sheesh Mahal" for the Delhi CM, and contrasting it with the BJP's welfare programs. "On one hand, Arvind Kejriwal is building palaces, while Modi Ji has helped 4 crore people with permanent homes," Nadda said, adding that more than 3,000 homes have been built in Delhi for the underprivileged.
He emphasized the importance of the Ayushman Bharat scheme, which aims to provide health coverage to millions. "As a Health Minister, I would like to highlight that in Delhi, there were 15,152 cases of diarrhoea in 2022-23 and over 20,000 in 2023-24, all due to contaminated water," Nadda noted. He assured that, under BJP, each household would receive Rs 10 lakh in health coverage, with Rs 5 lakh coming from both the central and Delhi governments.
Nadda also reiterated the BJP's commitment to welfare programs, including financial support for women, education, and food security. "We will provide a sum of Rs. 2,500 for women, subsidized gas cylinders for Rs. 500, and free cylinders for Holi and Diwali under BJP's governance," Nadda promised. He also mentioned the BJP's support for women across India, referencing the party's initiatives in states like Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan.
"We will ensure the same for women in Delhi," Nadda declared. He further pledged free meals at Atal Canteens in every slum, as well as free education from KG to PG. "In every slum, we will run Atal Canteens and provide full meals. We will offer free education from KG to PG and give an annual stipend of Rs. 15,000 to students preparing for competitive exams, and Rs. 1,000 to ITI and skill center students," he added.
In his speech, Nadda expressed his confidence in the BJP's victory, stating, "In the last 10 years, the AAP government engaged in rampant corruption and caused untold difficulties for Delhi. Let's make a resolution to vote for the lotus and bring change. Delhi's future is tied to the development vision of the BJP, not to corruption and inefficiency."
Nadda urged the people of Delhi to vote for BJP on February 5 and bring about the much-needed change for the city's growth and prosperity.