‘Should undergo mental checkup’: BJP mocks Kejriwal’s ‘Nobel Prize’ comment; slams ‘sheesh mahal’ model | India News

Arvind Kejriwal (File picture)

NEW DELHI: The BJP on Thursday mocked Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo and former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal over his latest remark that he deserves a Nobel Prize for governance regardless of administrative challenges.During the launch of the Punjabi version of “Kejriwal Model” in Chandigarh on Tuesday, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief claimed, “Despite being stopped from working, we delivered. I should get a Nobel Prize for governance and administration for doing so much despite a lieutenant governor and various difficulties.”

The assertion prompted quick backlash from BJP leaders. Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva advised PTI information company, “He can only get a Nobel Prize if it is for corruption, anarchy, and inefficiency. Arvind Kejriwal should undergo a mental health checkup because he is someone against whom multiple FIRs have been lodged. He looted Delhi, and the people of Delhi have rejected him. If Kejriwal talks about getting a Nobel Prize, all you can do is smile and listen.“BJP normal secretary Tarun Chugh demanded explanations from Kejriwal, questioning whether or not the Nobel Prize declare was for alleged misconduct in numerous areas together with the Jal Board, Mohalla Clinics, schooling sector, and environmental points regarding the Yamuna River.“Kejriwal, please tell us, what exactly you believe you deserve a Nobel Prize for. Is it for looting Delhi? For siphoning public funds to build your, ‘Sheesh Mahal’? For corruption in the Jal Board, the Mohalla Clinics, or the education? For allowing toxic waste to be dumped into the Yamuna?… Or for the court stating that, prima facie, Arvind Kejriwal acted as a corrupt Chief Minister? The nation wants to know, on which of these counts are you seeking the Nobel Prize?” IANS information company quoted Chugh as saying.Chhattisgarh deputy chief minister and BJP chief Vijay Sharma additionally took a jibe on the AAP chief. “The people have already given him a Nobel Prize. Everyone knows about his deeds. Working while running such a big racket is a significant thing,” he stated.The AAP has not but responded to the BJP leaders’ feedback.