A day after news filtered in that Delhi’s tableau has not been selected for participation in the Republic Day parade, AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday accused the Centre of playing politics.
“Delhi being the national capital, its tableau should be included in the Republic Day parade every year,” he said.
Alleging that the Delhi tableau has been missing for several years, Mr. Kejriwal did not hold back. “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?” he said.
The BJP retorted saying that a designated committee took the decision and not every State can participate every year.
Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva quipped that Mr. Kejriwal shows his “true colours” whenever a national festival approaches and said the people of Delhi have not forgotten that in 2014, the AAP leader tarnished the city’s image by staging a protest in the run-up to Republic Day.
Published – December 23, 2024 12:21 am IST