The Congress criticized the BJP following the acquittal of former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in an alleged liquor policy scam case. Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera accused the BJP and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of having a political understanding and supporting each other when beneficial. Khera alleged that cases against AAP, considered BJP’s “convenient allies,” would disappear before Gujarat and Punjab elections.
Khera, who leads the Media and Publicity Department of the AICC, described the BJP’s approach as using vendetta as governance and agencies as campaign tools. He labeled the BJP as a “shape-shifter” and a “wishful serpent” that would do anything to achieve a “Congress-mukt Bharat.” Khera also pointed out the BJP’s changing stance towards different parties for political gains.
The Congress leader raised concerns about the acceleration of cases against Congress leaders as elections draw near. Referring to former Union Minister P. Chidambaram, Khera highlighted his reemergence in the spotlight as Tamil Nadu gears up for polls. Senior Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit emphasized that the BJP and AAP have a political relationship where they mutually assist each other.
Earlier, the Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi rejected framing charges against Kejriwal, Sisodia, and others in a corruption case related to the now-defunct 2021-22 excise policy. The court ruled that insufficient evidence was found during the investigation to proceed against the accused and that no criminal offense, including conspiracy, was established.
