In jolt to AAP, why CM Mann’s friend of 36 years joins Congress before Punjab polls

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta accused the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) of acting as the "B party" of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), questioning why its members did not go to Punjab amid concerns over the drug menace in the state. She expressed discontent with the actions of the AAP, Congress, and other Opposition parties, calling them "dharna kings" who are unable to envision a promising future in politics.

Gupta mentioned that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls was not conducted for the first time in the country's history. She asked why the Congress party had not won any seats in Delhi after 2015 despite having the SIR during the Congress government in 2002. Gupta also addressed the AAP's opposition to the SIR, stating they had not raised objections when they came to power following the previous revision exercise but now protested due to losing public support.

She criticized the CJP for focusing only on its agenda instead of addressing issues in Punjab, where a recent murder and drug rackets occurred. Gupta accused Congress of expecting special treatment for political developments in the country, particularly when their parties fail to form the government. She highlighted that SIR is taking place in states like Tamil Nadu and Kerala, where governments are in place.

Gupta also expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Modi for his support to Delhi and for implementing central government schemes for the welfare of the capital's people. She criticized the previous government for failing to implement these schemes.