Delhi BJP MLA Vijender Gupta voiced concerns over Constitutional impropriety and disrespect for democratic institutions by Aam Admi Party (AAP) over reading of Delhi Chief Minister message by his wife. Sunita Kejriwal, wife of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, was observed delivering a statement from Kejriwal in a setting that strikingly resembled the official backdrop used by the Chief Minister for addressing media and public announcements.
This setting included the prominent display of India’s national flag on either side of her, a symbolism reserved for official communications from the Chief Minister’s office.
The visual arrangement led to perceptions of an unofficial assumption of the voice and authority of the Chief Minister during his absence.
Expressing his concerns, Gupta pointed out what he considers a blatant misuse of the Chief Minister’s office and a disregard for the sanctity of Constitutional positions. Gupta said the act is indicative of disrespect not only for the office itself but also for the foundational principles of the Indian Constitution.
He labeled this incident as an embodiment of ‘Parivarwaad’ (nepotism) and dictatorial tendencies within AAP’s culture. Furthermore, Gupta criticised the reluctance of Kejriwal to step down from his position amid serious allegations and his ongoing arrest, portraying it as indicative of a desire to cling to power at the cost of ethical governance and accountability
