All eyes on Kejriwal’s rally in Majithia’s home turf today

AMRITSAR: All eyes are on AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal’s Wednesday rally at Majitha, a constituency represented by Punjab cabinet minister Bikram Singh Majithia. The Delhi CM and the minster have been in non-stop verbal duel for weeks now.
Named ‘Majha Fathe’ rally by AAP, the event is likely to witness Kejriwal announcing the name of party candidate to be fielded against Majitha, who is brother-in-law of deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal and brother of Union minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal.The AAP chief has been publically accusing the minister of being involved in drug trade in Punjab and threatening to put him behind bars once AAP comes to power in the state. Majitiha has responded by refuting the charges and challenging Kejriwal to contest against him in the 2017 state assembly election.
On Tuesday, AAP leaders said that they had made arrangement for over one lakh people for the rally, which will begin at 1 pm on Wednesday. However, AAP candidate from Amritsar (South) assembly constituency Inderbir Singh Nijjar alleged that he had received reports of tearing up of party banners in Majitha. He alleged that in another village AAP’s flag was tilted by some mischief-makers. They were apprehensive that their political rivals might pressurize their supporters, he added.
Already, a team of AAP observers, poll strategists and rally planners is camping in Amritsar for the success of the rally. Sources said that a special team of locals, including former ‘loyalists’ of Majithia, had been constituted to keep an eye on anyone trying to disrupt the rally or create obstacles.
AAP spokesperson Gurbhej Singh said the rally would be held at Majitha grain market and they had made all preparations for the event.
‘Will punish guilty of desecration’
AMRITSAR: AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal addressed a rally at Tarn Taran on Tuesday. Speaking in Akali stronghold, the Delhi CM said, “The Badal government has failed to identify and punish the accused involved in the incident of sacrilege of Guru Granth Sahib and those responsible for the deaths of innocent protesters in Bargari. This raised doubt about intentions of Badals.”
He also promised action on these fronts if voted to power. “AAP will ensure severe punishment in desecration case so that nobody can even think of repeating the incidence in future,” he said.
The Delhi CM also took up the issues of border villages and assured to revive the old industrial hubs in the district. “This border district has been ignored by Akalis and the Congress since its formation. After forming the government in 2017, AAP will revive the industrial hub at Goindwal Sahib and Sheron sugar mill which will provide ample employment opportunities to the youth of this area,” he said.
Ahead of his Majitha rally, Kejriwal once again lashed out at Majithia. He alleged, “AAP will put Bikram in jail and punish him for ruining the youth of Punjab by spreading drug trade.”
He said AAP would stop illegal mining, cable and transport mafia thriving under the political patronage.
Majithia challenges Kejriwal to contest from Majitha
Punjab cabinet minister Bikram Majithia challenged Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal to contest Punjab assembly election against him from Majitha. Talking to newspersons on the eve of Kejriwal’s rally at Majitha, Majithia alleged that the AAP leader was daydreaming of gaining power in Punjab with fake promises as he did in Delhi. He claimed that Kejriwal stood exposed on various fronts for his alleged lies and promising moon to the people. “Kejriwal has made life of Delhi people miserable as his performance as Delhi CM is a big disaster,” he alleged.