Punjab: Amidst the fervor of Lok Sabha Elections, Arvind Kejriwal, the National Convenor of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Delhi Chief Minister convened a crucial meeting with traders and businessmen in Jalandhar on Wednesday. The meeting saw the presence of AAPs national general secretary Dr Sandeep Pathak, Punjab cabinet minister Aman Arora, and Jalandhars AAP candidate Pawan Kumar Tinu, alongside Kejriwal.During the gathering, Kejriwal appealed to the traders to rally behind the Aam Aadmi Party and secure victory for all 13 Punjab seats in the ongoing elections. He emphasized the importance of strengthening Bhagwant Manns solitary fight against the central government and the governor. Kejriwal envisaged these 13 MPs as strong allies, championing Punjabs rights in the Parliament.Kejriwal urged the traders to repose their trust in AAP, highlighting the partys commitment to prioritize Punjabs welfare. He lamented the inaction of other political parties. He accused them of striking self-serving deals post-election. In contrast, he assured that AAP, led by Bhagwant Mann and himself, would vigilantly oversee their MPs performance, to ensure their work towards Punjabs interests.Heres what he said:आज जालंधर के टाउनहॉल में यहाँ के सभी व्यापारी भाइयों से बात की। https://t.co/cauzfvT2nF— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) May 29, 2024Kejriwal lauds businessmenKejriwal lauded the pivotal role of traders, branding them as the backbone of the economy. On the other hand, he vehemently opposed Prime Minister Narendra Modis derogatory remarks about the trading community, vowing to champion their cause. He reminisced about his immediate engagement with traders post-Delhi elections.Critique of BJPIn a scathing critique of the BJP, Kejriwal condemned the partys deification of Prime Minister Modi, likening it to dictatorship. He ridiculed BJP leaders assertions about Modis divine status, asserting the need for rational political discourse over blind idolization. Kejriwal accused the BJP of stifling dissent and employing authoritarian tactics to curb opposition voices.Kejriwal lashes out at PM ModiKejriwal lashed out at growing arrogance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP leaders. He underscored Amit Shahs recent threat to topple the AAP government in Punjab and oust Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann after June 4. He stated that if BJP approached with goodwill, they might have secured a few seats, but now they stand to lose all. Kejriwal asserted that Punjabs electorate would respond to these threats with their votes. Moreover, Kejriwal criticized BJP leaders for their excessive reverence towards Prime Minister Modi, likening it to idol worship. Notably, Sambit Patra has stated Lord Jagannath is a bhakt (devotee) of Modi, attributing qualities of the divine to him.
