Don’t celebrate yet, case will go to Delhi HC, says CM Rekha Gupta; targets Arvind Kejriwal over liquor policy row
Times of India
by ABHINAV RAJPUTMarch 1, 2026
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Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has sharply criticized Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of various scams and mismanagement during his tenure as the Chief Minister of Delhi. Speaking at a public gathering in Chandni Chowk, Gupta asserted that Kejriwal is "guilty in the eyes of Delhi's people" and will "never be forgiven." She emphasized that while Kejriwal might have been acquitted in the liquor policy case, it was not over—pointing out that the matter would now go to the Delhi High Court. Gupta accused him of involvement in numerous scandals, including classroom malpractices in government schools, fake labor bills, and mismanagement at the Delhi Jal Board.
Gupta also took aim at Kejriwal's governance style, claiming that his party, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), had failed to deliver development during its 11 years in power. She contrasted this with her own government's achievements since taking over in 2020, highlighting a range of developmental initiatives, including the replacement of the flawed Ladli Scheme with the more effective Lakhpati Beti Yojana, which provides Rs 1.25 lakh to each girl for education support. She also pointed out that her government had transferred Rs 90 crore directly to 30,000 girls and was set to allocate another Rs 100 crore.
Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva echoed Gupta's criticisms, accusing the AAP of delivering "zero development" in both Delhi and Punjab during their time in power. He criticized Kejriwal for deflecting attention away from his party's failures by questioning the BJP government's one-year tenure. Sachdeva emphasized that despite repeated rejections by voters in states like Gujarat and Goa, the AAP continues to hold the BJP accountable for every issue.
Gupta's speech also served as a political rally to showcase her government's achievements since assuming power. She highlighted over Rs 1 lakh crore worth of new development projects, including sewage treatment plants, Yamuna
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Originally published on Times of India on 3/1/2026