‘Challenge him to drink Yamuna water’: Rahul Gandhi calls on Arvind Kejriwal to fulfil ‘promise he made years ago’ | India News

Rahul Gandhi in Delhi rally

NEW DELHI: Stepping up his attack on AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday challenged the former Delhi chief minister to drink Yamuna water, accusing him of not fulfilling on his promise of cleaning the river.
Addressing an election rally in Bawana, Gandhi also alleged that both Kejriwal and Prime Minister Narendra Modi lie during their campaign speeches, while continuing his “sheesh mahal” jibe for a second day. “He (Kejriwal) ran a corrupt government. Modi ji lies in his speeches and just like him, Kejriwal does the same. Five years ago, he (Kejriwal) had stated that he will take a bath in the Yamuna and drink its water. Five years have gone by and he did not do so. You have to drink dirty water but Kejriwal lives in ‘sheesh mahal’ which is worth crores and lies to you,” said the Congress leader. Then, directly challenging the ex-Delhi CM, Rahul said, “Kejriwal made Delhi people drink dirty Yamuna water, I challenge him to drink Yamuna water as promised few years ago.” “You drink Yamuna’s water and then we’ll meet in the hospital,” he added while criticising Kejriwal for the pollution in the Yamuna river.
Additionally, Gandhi slammed Kejriwal for allegedly running a corrupt administration, saying the “biggest scam” in Delhi took place under his watch. He accused the AAP leader of deceiving the public with promises of clean governance while living in luxury. “Today the whole Delhi knows that Kejriwal has committed the biggest liquor scam. Delhi has come to know that Kejriwal does not fulfill his promises,” also said Rahul.
Gandhi also reiterated the Congress party’s commitment to conducting a caste census and breaching the 50% cap on reservations, challenging Kejriwal to take a clear stand on the issue.
As the Congress and AAP contest the February 5 Delhi assembly polls separately despite being part of the INDIA bloc, Gandhi’s sharp attacks indicate an escalating political battle in the capital.