Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the recent defections from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal. He alleged that the BJP either 'buys' legislators with huge amounts of money or sends the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to 'break' parties. Kejriwal made these remarks while addressing a press conference in New Delhi.
Kejriwal's Accusations
Kejriwal claimed that the BJP's modus operandi is to destabilize opposition parties by luring their MLAs with money or by using central agencies like the ED to pressure them. 'People vote for a party, but the BJP either buys legislators with huge sums of money or sends the ED to break parties,' he said. He cited the recent exodus of TMC MLAs to the BJP as an example of this strategy.
Praise for Cockroach Janta Party
In a surprising move, Kejriwal praised the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), calling it a 'good party'. He did not elaborate on the reasons for his praise but emphasized that the CJP stands for clean politics and transparency. The CJP, a relatively new political outfit, has been gaining attention for its unique name and anti-corruption stance.
Political Reactions
The BJP dismissed Kejriwal's allegations as baseless. Party spokesperson Sambit Patra said, 'Kejriwal is frustrated because his own party is losing ground. The TMC MLAs joined BJP voluntarily because they believe in Prime Minister Modi's vision.' The TMC, on the other hand, has not officially responded to Kejriwal's comments but has previously accused the BJP of poaching its legislators.
Background
The TMC has seen a series of defections in recent months, with several MLAs switching allegiance to the BJP. This has weakened the TMC's position in the West Bengal assembly and sparked a war of words between the two parties. Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has often positioned itself as an alternative to both the BJP and the Congress, but has limited presence in West Bengal.
Political analysts believe that Kejriwal's comments are aimed at consolidating the anti-BJP vote ahead of the 2026 general elections. By targeting the BJP's alleged misuse of power, he hopes to attract voters who are disillusioned with the current government.
