'Why So Much hatred For Delhi': Kejriwal Attacks BJP For 'Excluding' Capital's Tableau From Republic Day Parade

"I want to ask them -- why is Delhi's tableau being excluded once again this year? Why are the people of Delhi being prevented from participating in the Republic Day parade," Kejriwal questioned.

Kejriwal alleged that the BJP is preventing the people of Delhi from participating in the Republic Day celebrations.

Source : PTI

Amid reports claiming that Delhi's tableau will not be a part of the Republic Day parade, AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal has hut out at the Centre for 'playing politics' over the issue.

Kejriwal attacked the BJP, saying the tableau of Delhi should be included in the Republic Day parade every year being the national capital.

"I want to ask them -- why is Delhi's tableau being excluded once again this year? Why are the people of Delhi being prevented from participating in the Republic Day celebrations," Kejriwal asked at a press conference.

Claiming that Delhi's tableau has been missing the cut for several years now, Kejriwal said, "What kind of politics is this? Why is there so much hatred towards Delhi and its people? If these leaders hold such animosity, why should the people of Delhi vote for them?" 

The Delhi Assembly Elections are scheduled to be held in February 2025.

Meanwhile, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva hit back at the AAP chief saying that Kejriwal shows his "true colour" whenever a national festival approaches.

"Delhiites have not forgotten the incident from 2014 when the entire city was gearing up to celebrate Republic Day, but Kejriwal tarnished its dignity by staging a protest," Sachdeva said.

He also said the decision to select tableaux for the Republic Day parade is made by a designated committee, and the numbers are also limited.

"However, since elections are approaching in Delhi, Kejriwal wants to divert people's attention from the real issues," the BJP leader said.

Meanwhile, at the press conference, hit out at the BJP, claiming its election campaign lacked "any narrative, vision, or programme for the people of Delhi".

"They have no plans to show as to what they would do if they form the government," the AAP leader said.

The former chief minister also claimed that BJP is only focused on "hurling abuses at Kejriwal from morning till night".

Alleging that BJP's sole mission is "Kejriwal Hatao", Kejriwal asked if people should vote for a party just because it abuses others.