Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu on Sunday, slammed the Aam Aadmi Celebration (AAP) urging them to satisfy their guarantees in Punjab earlier than saying new schemes for Delhi, the place meeting elections are due on February 5.
Addressing a press convention within the nationwide capital, Bittu criticised AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal for what he known as “unfulfilled commitments” in Punjab, together with the unimplemented promise of offering Rs 1,000 monthly to girls.
“Kejriwal talks about free schemes on daily basis in Delhi, however what about Punjab? He promised to eradicate medicine in Punjab, however no substantial motion has been taken. In actual fact, Punjab reported 144 deaths because of drug overdoses in 2023, the best within the nation,” Bittu alleged.
He additionally raised considerations in regards to the regulation and order scenario in Punjab beneath AAP’s governance, citing a 10 % rise in rape circumstances final 12 months and the assassination of singer Sidhu Moose Wala after the state authorities downgraded his safety.
Bittu additional focused the AAP over the Delhi liquor excise coverage, claiming it has contributed to an increase in alcoholism.
He additionally criticised the get together for failing to forestall the mind drain from Punjab, noting that extra youth are migrating to nations like Canada regardless of AAP’s promise to deal with the problem.
Bittu’s remarks come amid a heated contest between the BJP and AAP for the Delhi meeting polls.
Whereas the BJP is aiming for a return to energy within the nationwide capital after 25 years, the AAP is searching for a 3rd consecutive time period.
The election outcomes will likely be declared on February 8.