BJP leaders and workers held protest near the residence of former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday. The gherao has been held over ‘Seesh Mahal’ controversy, stated BJP leaders. The protest was announced by Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva
Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva and party workers have been detained by the police.
Kailash Gahlot Attacks AAP
Speaking to ANI on protest, BJP leader Kailash Gahlot said, “We have come here to protest over the ‘Sheesh Mahal’ issue. When I wrote a letter to Arvind Kejriwal, I wrote clearly that a controversy has been created over Sheesh Mahal is truly unfortunate. This is an example of compromise with the core principles of AAP…”
He further added, “I think this time BJP will form the Government in Delhi this time. People are troubled because work was not done in Delhi – sewers are overflowing, drinking water is not being supplied, roads are damaged. I am confident that the people of Delhi will make BJP win this time.”
Delhi BJP Protest
Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva had announced the protest yesterday. He said, “Tomorrow morning BJP workers will gherao the residence of Arvind Kejriwal…Where did you get the money from, for this gold-plated toilet seat and wash basin? Because this is not ‘halal’ money, this is ‘dalal’ money. This is the treachery earned from the people of Delhi which you spent on your comforts…The people of Delhi are demanding an account of this. The workers of BJP will demand an account of this black money…”