AAP gives 'ultimatum' against Delhi alcohol booking
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has issued a stern warning to the Delhi government over its plan to allow alcohol bookings from home ahead of Diwali. Delhi State President of the party, Saurabh Bharadwaj, slammed the policy, comparing it to "Har-Har Rekha, Ghar-Ghar Theka" - a situation where liquor shops are everywhere and delivered to every home.
Bharadwaj, addressing a press conference, highlighted the government's priorities, noting that while patients in hospitals in Delhi suffer immense inconvenience, the government is more concerned about the queues formed by alcohol consumers. He criticized the government for discontinuing free bus travel for women introduced by the Arvind Kejriwal-led administration, forcing women to obtain Pink Cards. Despite women standing in queues for days, the government showed no concern.
One-third of Delhi's population has had their votes invalidated, and these individuals are also standing in queues due to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. Bharadwaj accused the Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta, of turning a blind eye to the suffering of these citizens. He vowed that if the alcohol booking scheme is not withdrawn within 24 hours, the AAP will demand the resignation of Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa and launch a massive movement in Delhi, potentially causing the government to cease functioning.
The demand is clear: the Rekha Gupta government must withdraw the scheme and apologize to Delhi's women.
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