The political temperature in Delhi soared as BJP orchestrated a high-decibel protest right at the doorstep of the state assembly, slamming CM Arvind Kejriwal over his provocative ‘dogs ginning’ (dog counting) claim. Kejriwal had mocked BJP’s oversight role, suggesting they were fixated on trivialities like stray dogs rather than AAP’s policy shortcomings.
A sea of saffron flags waved as BJP karyakartas, numbering in the hundreds, converged with megaphones blaring accusations of AAP misrule. Party MP Manoj Tiwari addressed the gathering, decrying Kejriwal’s ‘childish rhetoric’ and listing AAP’s failures: contaminated water, erratic power, and stalled infrastructure projects.
Chants of ‘Kejriwal Murdabad’ echoed, accompanied by satirical skits reenacting the ‘dog counting’ scenario. Security forces cordoned off the area, ensuring the event proceeded without incident. Pamphlets detailing AAP’s ’10 years of excuses’ were handed out to passersby.
With assembly elections looming, this protest exemplifies the fierce AAP-BJP duel dominating Delhi’s discourse. Analysts predict more such spectacles, as parties vie for the narrative high ground. AAP dismisses it as BJP’s ‘theatrics,’ but the optics could dent Kejriwal’s image among animal lovers and moderates.
As demonstrators dispersed, BJP pledged sustained pressure, calling for Kejriwal’s resignation. The ‘dog counting’ row, born from a rally slip, has morphed into a full-blown political storm.