The Delhi BJP on Thursday accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of raiding ordinary traders during its 49-day Government in the National capital. Besides, several leaders of e-rickshaw and taxi associations joined the party.
Referring to an RTI reply, the BJP recently alleged that 151 raids were conducted on commercial establishments during the Government of AAP, which had claimed that no raids were undertaken on ordinary traders during its regime. “In the 49-day rule of the AAP, 39 per cent raids were conducted on small traders in the city while 25 per cent raids were done on industrial traders,” said Delhi BJP chief Satish Upadhyay. He also said that 8 per cent raids were conducted on IT communication and apart from that, 4 per cent raids were done on printing and stationary firms. Meanwhile, according to the BJP, Battery Rickshaw Welfare Association’s president Ashwani Sehgal and Treasurer Pawan Kakkad joined the BJP. Delhi Taxi and Tourist Association's president Sanjay Samrat and joint secretary Sardar Malkit Singh also joined the saffron party.
BJP run on Jhuggi Jhopdi Ka Vikas
In a bid to strengthen its base among the economically-weaker sections, the Delhi BJP on Thursday organised a ‘Jhuggi Jhopdi Ka Vikas, Daudo Modi Ke Saath’ run which was led by MP and former BJP Delhi president Vijay Goel and MP Udit Raj. The run saw several boys and girls participate in which was organised by BJP Delhi. The run was lead by Goel who is overseeing election campaign work which directly impacts over 30 lakh people living in JJ clusters across Delhi. “AAP and Congress have always indulged in false accusations to lure people. BJP has focused its appeal on 5 major problems in these areas. Firstly, we promise to build houses for Jhuggi-Jhopri dwellers. Secondly, everyone will be issued ‘Ration Cards' and people will also be given sugar and cooking oil,” Goel announced.