Bigger than Trump? BJP, Congress, Swati Maliwal slam Kejriwal for opulent convoy during Punjab visit for Vipassana

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor Arvind Kejriwal received criticism over his opulent security convoy during his Punjab visit to attend a 10-day Vipassana course. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress, and even AAP leaders targeted the former Delhi chief minister for using a VIP convoy without any constitutional post.

While BJP leader and Delhi minister Manjinder Singh Sira accused Arvind Kejriwal of wasting “Punjab’s money”, AAP MP Swati Maliwal questioned whether her party supremo is greater than “Donald Trump” as he carried massive security cordon in Punjab. Congress MP Pramod Tiwari also criticised the AAP supremo for his VIP security convoy.

Arvind Kejriwal is roaming with a security bigger than Trump’s: Swati Maliwal

Rajya Sabha member Swati Maliwal questioned the need for a lavish convoy in Punjab where he used to enjoy massive support.

“Kejriwal ji, who used to lecture the whole world about VIP culture, is today roaming around with a security cordon bigger than Donald Trump’s,” wrote Swati Maliwal in a post on X while sharing a video of Arvind Kejriwal’s convoy.

Arvind Kejriwal wasting ‘Punjab’s money’, says BJP minister

Criticising Arvind Kejriwal for his “lavish convoy” for Vipassana, Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday wrote on X, “There are cars worth more than ₹2 crores, fire brigades, ambulances, and more than 100 commandos in his (Arvind Kejriwal’s) convoy for his ‘Vipassana.’ What type of a common man is he?... Arvind Kejriwal is wasting Punjab’s money. His purpose is not ‘Vipassana’ but to fulfil his dream of becoming a CM.”

AAP reacts to criticism

AAP spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar cited security concerns as the main reason behind Arvind Kejriwal’s convoy. In an interview with ANI, Kakkar said that the Ministry of Home Affairs has provided Kejriwal with ‘Z Plus’ category security.

“The BJP should leave dirty politics and keep their focus on issues related to Delhi. Nothing will happen by abusing Arvind Kejriwal,” said Kakkar on Wednesday.