NEW DELHI: Former New Delhi Chief Minister Arvid Kejriwal blames Indian Home Minister Amit Shah for poor law and order situation in Indian Capital
The remarks came after AAP MLA Naresh Balyan, who allegedly received repeated threats from a gangster, was arrested in an extortion case.
Kejriwal also visited Tilak Nagar to meet victims of recent firing incidents, highlighting what he termed a collapse of law and order in the capital.
Addressing a public gathering, he said, “Being the Indian Home Minister, the law and order is the responsibility of Amit Shah. We want him to provide security to the people of Delhi. We don’t want any politics. We only want you to do your work…”
He also highlighted the threats faced by AAP MLA Naresh Balyan. “Our MLA Naresh Balyan received threats from a gangster 35-40 times last year. He filed written complaints with the police five times. Our MLA is the victim, yet yesterday he was arrested. What message does this send? That if you receive a threat and complain about it, you will be arrested? This is not the right message. We must be sympathetic toward victims who face such threats. We request Amit Shah to make every effort to establish peace in Delhi,” the former Chief Minister added.
Notably, Naresh Balyan was produced before Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi on Sunday and sent to two days’ police custody. He was arrested by the Delhi Police’s Crime Branch on Saturday in connection with an extortion case.
Earlier, on Thursday, Kejriwal addressed the media, emphasizing that the responsibility for law and order in Delhi rests with the Union government.
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