‘Corruption Shop’ in Delhi: Swati Maliwal Targets Kejriwal After Jal Board STP Arrests
What Happened
BJP MP Swati Maliwal launched a sharp attack on former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal following the arrest of AAP leader Satyendar Jain in the Delhi Jal Board DJB) sewage treatment plant (STP) case. Maliwal alleged that Kejriwal ran a “shop of corruption” in Delhi over the past decade, citing alleged irregularities in projects such as classroom construction, the excise policy and the DJB STP project.
Key Takeaways
The political battle over the Delhi Jal Board STP case has intensified, with Maliwal using the arrests to directly link the controversy to Kejriwal's leadership. Meanwhile, AAP has dismissed the allegations as politically motivated and accused the BJP of targeting its leaders ahead of elections.