Arvind Kejriwal's Car Attacked with Stones, AAP Claims; BJP Responds

Jan 18, 2025 Komal Das

Arvind Kejriwal's car was reportedly attacked with stones during a campaign rally in Delhi, sparking chaos and accusations against the BJP

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AAP alleges BJP's Parvesh Verma's supporters staged the stone attack on Kejriwal to intimidate him before the elections

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AAP condemned the attack as a "cowardly act" fueled by fear of defeat, stating it would not stop Arvind Kejriwal from continuing his campaign

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The BJP dismissed AAP's allegations of an attack on Kejriwal's car, calling it an attempt by Kejriwal to garner sympathy before the Delhi assembly elections

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BJP's Parvesh Verma claimed Kejriwal's car ran over a BJP worker, breaking his leg, and called the incident "shameful"

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