BJP Mahila Morcha Protests Outside Arvind Kejriwal's Residence Over Women's Court Inclusion

The BJP Mahila Morcha, led by MPs Bansuri Swaraj and Kamaljeet Sehrawat, organised a protest outside Arvind Kejriwal's residence on Firozshah Road. The demonstration opposed the inclusion of Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav and Kejriwal's former associate Vibhav Kumar on the AAP's Women's Court platform, according to an official statement.

Earlier that day, the AAP held a Mahila Adalat event at Thyagaraj Stadium. During the event, Kejriwal claimed his government prioritises women's safety, unlike the BJP. The Samajwadi Party president also attended this gathering. Protestors accused the AAP of hypocrisy and demanded that Kejriwal remove individuals with misogynistic views from his party.

Criticism of AAP's Policies

Sehrawat criticised Kejriwal for promoting alcohol in Delhi, claiming it disrupts family life. "When husbands and sons return home intoxicated, the environment in households deteriorates. This is the Delhi that Kejriwal has created, yet he speaks about women's dignity," Sehrawat stated. She also questioned the moral standing of the AAP government in advocating for women's honour when the Delhi Commission for Women lacks a chairperson.

Swaraj highlighted an increase in crimes against women in Punjab under the AAP government. "Not a single rupee has reached the accounts of Punjab's sisters, yet Kejriwal continues to make empty promises about women's dignity," she said. Several BJP Mahila Morcha leaders participated in the protest, including state secretary Sona Kumari and general secretaries Priyal Bhardwaj and Vaishali Poddar.

Political Context and Accusations

The BJP leaders accused Kejriwal of using women's issues as a political tool while failing to address critical concerns like safety and economic empowerment. The Delhi Assembly polls are scheduled for February next year. The AAP aims for a third consecutive term, while the BJP seeks to regain power in Delhi after 25 years.

Sehrawat emphasised that if Kejriwal truly wishes to honour women in Delhi, he should first expel those with anti-women views from his own ranks. The protest underscored tensions between political parties as they prepare for upcoming elections.