In a startling claim on Sunday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal alleged that he is being pressured to join Indias ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). His comments came amid an ongoing investigation into the Aam Aadmi Partys accusations that the BJP attempted to bribe its legislators to switch parties.They can hatch any conspiracy against us I am also firm. I am not going to bend. They are asking me to join BJP, then they are going to leave me alone. But I said that I will never go to BJP, I will never join BJP, not at all, Kejriwal told the crowd during a speech at the foundation stone laying of a new school in Rohini, Delhi.MLA poaching claim: Crime Branch serves fresh notice on Kejriwal, asks him to respond by tomorrowRead @ANI Story | https://t.co/SXENVxNgq3#CMArvindKejriwal #CrimeBranch #Atishi pic.twitter.com/RzgK10MH22— ANI Digital (@ani_digital) February 4, 2024The Delhi Chief Minister went on to criticize the BJP-led central government, claiming it only allocates 4% of the national budget to schools and hospitals, compared to the Delhi governments 40% annual expenditure on these areas.Kejriwal also referenced his jailed AAP colleagues Manish Sisodia and Satyendra Jain, stating Sisodias fault is that he was building good schools. Jains fault is that he was getting good hospitals and clinics built. Had Sisodia not been working to improve schools, he would not have been arrested.#WATCH | On Aam Aadmi Partys allegation against BJP of trying to buy AAP MLAs, BJP spokesperson Nalin Kohli says, Arvind Kejriwal seems to be in a habit of making a statement with no basis. He made a statement with regard to an allegation of corruption in the Chandigarh… pic.twitter.com/BOYrjmU9Hf— ANI (@ANI) February 4, 2024Kejriwal implored the gathered crowd to continue showing him love and support, saying he desires nothing else. His remarks on Sunday followed Delhi Police visiting AAP Minister Atishis residence to serve a notice regarding the poaching accusations, which she was not home to receive.Kejriwal himself was also served notice on Saturday and given three days to provide information on the claims, including the names of AAP legislators allegedly approached.#WATCH | Delhi BJP leader Bansuri Swaraj says, A very sad state of affairs that on the 27 January, Minister Atishi and the Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal made baseless false accusations but very severe allegations against the BJP of poaching MLAs of the AAP. On 30th… pic.twitter.com/0t5oseiQIk— ANI (@ANI) February 4, 2024The AAP has alleged the BJP attempted to bribe seven of its MLAs to switch parties, which the BJP denies. The investigation into the claims is ongoing amid a heated political atmosphere in the capital.Kejriwal maintains the probes are politically motivated conspiracies targeting his partys progress.
