Delhi polls: Sandeep Dikshit calls Kejriwal ‘Sanghi’ over letter to RSS chief

Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit, who is contesting against AAP (Aam Aadmi Party) founder and former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal in the upcoming Delhi assembly polls, has labelled Kejriwal a 'sanghi' for writing a letter to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat.

In his letter, Kejriwal complained that BJP leaders have tried to buy votes. He also highlighted the large-scale deletion of Dalit and Purvanchali voters from electoral rolls. "Doesn’t the RSS feel that the BJP is undermining democracy?" Kejriwal asked.

Reacting to this, Delhi Congress president Devendra Yadav said, "The things that have been said and the issues that have been raised are true but Arvind Kejriwal should also look into his own conscience because the politics he is doing is of making false promises, giving false guarantees and deceiving people, he should look into his own conscience. There is no place for the divisive politics that is going on in Delhi".

Dikshit said, "Writing to the RSS chief shows Kejriwal’s connections with the Sangh. We’ve always maintained that he has ties with the RSS, and this proves it. That’s why we call him a sanghi."

Dikshit further asserted that no Congress leader, nor any politician opposing the RSS’ ideology, would ever write such a letter. "If someone has issues with the BJP, they should address the BJP directly, not the Sangh. The fact that Kejriwal wrote to the RSS indicates he views them as allies. During the anti-corruption movement, it was evident the RSS supported him. Today, his true allegiance is clear," Dikshit added.

The Congress leader also took aim at BJP Delhi state president Virendra Sachdeva, who recently accused Kejriwal of making false promises, deceiving the public, and exploiting the sentiments of women, the elderly, and religious communities.

"The Congress has repeatedly questioned AAP and Kejriwal, but he never responds. Engaging with Kejriwal, whether through letters or debates, is futile as he consistently avoids confronting the truth," Dikshit remarked.

Recently, Dikshit said he would file defamation cases against incumbent Delhi chief minister Atishi and AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh over allegations that he accepted money from the BJP.

"A few days ago, CM Atishi alleged that I had received a substantial amount of money from the BJP. For the past 10-12 years, AAP has continuously targeted me, my family, and the Congress party. I have posed several questions to AAP over the years, but they remain unanswered," he stated.

The Delhi assembly elections have taken an intriguing turn as the Congress has, for the first time in a decade, decided to contest the elections with serious intent. This move has likely unsettled Kejriwal, who has been at the helm in Delhi for the past 12 years. The escalating Congress-AAP rivalry, according to political watchers, could have significant implications for the future of the Opposition INDIA bloc. Kejriwal has even declared his intention to have the Congress expelled from the alliance.

The schedule for the 70-member Delhi assembly elections has not been announced yet.