Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal introduced a confidence motion in the Assembly on Friday, a move that comes despite the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) holding a comfortable majority with 62 out of the total 70 seats. During the presentation of the motion, Kejriwal emphasized the importance of demonstrating to the public that none of the AAP MLAs have defected.
In a session convened at the Delhi Assembly, Kejriwal vehemently criticized the BJP-led central government, alleging a pattern of breaking parties and orchestrating government collapses in other states through the fabrication of false charges. He further asserted that the BJP harbors intentions to arrest AAP leaders under the pretext of a liquor policy case in Delhi.
Kejriwal posited that the BJP's motive behind seeking to destabilize the Delhi government stems from their acknowledgment of their inability to secure victory in elections within the capital.
The deliberation on the confidence motion is scheduled to take place at the Delhi Assembly on Saturday, marking Kejriwal's proactive stance in response to recent allegations made against the BJP regarding attempts to lure AAP MLAs to defect and undermine his government.
Kejriwal's accusations against the BJP included claims of offering substantial sums of money to seven AAP MLAs for switching sides, along with purported threats of impending arrest in connection with the liquor policy case.
In response to Kejriwal's allegations, the Delhi Police's crime branch issued a notice requesting his participation in an investigation to substantiate the claims of poaching. Additionally, the notice mandated Kejriwal to disclose the identities of the seven AAP MLAs purportedly targeted for defection.
Kejriwal's decision to move the confidence motion precedes his scheduled court appearance on Saturday concerning the liquor policy case. Moreover, the Enforcement Directorate summoned the Delhi Chief Minister for questioning on Monday, marking the sixth such summons issued by the agency after Kejriwal previously refrained from compliance, denouncing the summonses as illegitimate attempts to effectuate his arrest.
The court's directive for Kejriwal's appearance underscores his legal obligation to adhere to the judicial process, emphasizing the gravity of the matter at hand.
