Addressing a campaign rally for BJP candidate Praveen Nimesh in Gokal Pur, Fadnavis accused Kejriwal of failing to deliver on his commitments and leaving the river more polluted than before.
"Kejriwal had assured the people of Delhi that he would clean the Yamuna and take a dip in it, but today, the river is even dirtier than before," Fadnavis said. Taking a jibe, he added, "Now, he and his cabinet should take a dip in a handful of water and bid farewell to Delhi—this is what the people are saying."
The Maharashtra CM also asserted that Delhi voters, particularly women, would bring the BJP to power under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. He further accused Kejriwal of betraying social activist Anna Hazare for political gains. "I frequently meet Anna Hazare, and he tells me that if there is anyone most dishonest in this country, it is Arvind Kejriwal," Fadnavis claimed.
The remarks come amid the ongoing controversy over Kejriwal’s claim that the BJP-led Haryana government was "mixing poison" in the Yamuna, affecting Delhi’s water supply. The allegations triggered sharp reactions from BJP leaders and led Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini to file a complaint with the Election Commission.
In response to the poll body, Kejriwal defended his statements, arguing that they were not meant to disrupt public order but to highlight an urgent public health issue.
Delhi is set to vote on February 5, with the results scheduled for February 8.
