Anna Hazare, a social activist, has commented harshly about Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal from Delhi as he believes the CM is corrupted by power, money, and alcohol. Whereas Hazare has been the one who mentored Kejriwal back in their timeframe of anti-corruption movement, he now feels quite disappointed by the AAP leader’s deviation from principles of purity and simplicity.
“When Kejriwal was with me, I repeatedly advised him to keep his conduct and thoughts pure. But today, he seems intoxicated-not just by power, but also by the money coming from liquor,” said Hazare.
This strong rebuke from the Gandhian activist comes during numerous controversies relating to the excise policies of the Delhi government and accusations of irregularities regarding the liquor trade. Hazare’s comments add more fuel to the fire against Kejriwal, who has been continuously under the scanner, and amongst many controversies with his new style of politics.
The anti-corruption veteran, while disillusioned, stated that Kejriwal’s acts contradicted the very values they had heralded together during their initial fight against corruption. This statement has sent ripples through the already politically charged atmosphere, with opposition parties snapping at the opportunity to question the credibility of the Delhi Chief Minister.
Kejriwal had risen as an anti-corruption crusader alongside Hazare but has now been accused of going against the ideals that defined the initial political career of the Delhi CM. The fallout between these former allies, however, also serves as a harsh reminder of the growing tensions in Indian politics.The statement has sparked a political stir, with opposition parties seizing the opportunity to question the Delhi Chief Minister’s integrity.
Kejriwal, who rose to prominence as an anti-corruption crusader alongside Hazare, now faces accusations of betraying the ideals that initially defined his political career. The fallout between the two former allies serves as a stark reminder of the growing tensions in Indian politics.