The former Indian Police Service (IPS) officials have written a letter to Rashtrapati Bhawan to lodge a complaint against Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal for trying to undermine the police forces in the country.
“Kejriwal’s recent visit to the city of Ahmedabad has raised some worrying concerns. Whilst partaking in campaigning activities in Gujarat, Kejriwal sought to utilise public transport to visit the household of a rickshaw driver. The police officials that are enjoined with the duty' of safeguarding the Chief Minister acceded to this request,” stated the letter signed by more than 30 retired officials.
“In order to ensure that the requisite level of security was maintained and to prevent any untoward lapses in the Chief Minister’s safety, the concerned police official stated that he would accompany the Chief Minister to the location.
“However, in response to the police official’s prudent suggestion, Kejriwal made certain distasteful and inconsiderate remarks. These curt remarks have caused deep injury' to the police force,” the letter further read.
Meanwhile, the AAP alleged that the BJP is behind this letter. “The BJP’s prospects in Gujarat in the forthcoming elections are very bad. Their own leaders lack any mass appeal and are completely discredited. That's why the BJP has to now sought help of some retired police officers. AAP is gaining ground exponentially and BJP is clueless on how to tackle AAP which is why such a letter has been written,” said AAP in a statement.
The letter further also stated that considering that Kejriwal is the Chief Minister of India’s capital city, the police force is duty bound to ensure his safety.
“It was disheartening to note that in order to score a political brownie point, Kejriwal’s conducted himself in a manner that utterly belittled the police officers for diligently obeying their duties.
By stating that the police officials of Gujarat are a black spot on the security provided by the State, Kejriwal sought to gain public validation and praise albeit at the expense of the police forces,” stated the letter.
“In the past Kejriwal has himself made several requests for heightened security. However, solely in pursuance of political gains, he has to the contrary made open remarks against protection from police forces.
“Such uncalled remarks and deprecatory behaviour, have serious implications on the security protocols that have been put in place for decades,” the letter further read.
“By refusing to follow these protocols, Kejriwal could have exposed himself to the threat of an untoward incident that could well have an effect on his physical well-being,” the letter stated.
“Through his unpleasant words and actions Kejriwal intended to paint himself as a political martyr, however, in doing so he has unfairly created a spectacle of the police force not only in the State of Gujarat, but also throughout the country,” the letter read.
“We therefore humbly request you to intervene as the Head of State and counsel Kejriwal against such high headed and boorish behaviour that is intended to undermine the police force of our country,” the letter added.