AAP Leaders' Firm Statement: Won't Leave Congress Alliance, Even if Kejriwal is Targeted

**New Delhi:** The Aam Aadmi Party has announced that it will not abandon its alliance with the Congress during the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Party leaders alleged that threats of arresting Arvind Kejriwal, the AAP chief and Delhi's Chief Minister, are being made if an alliance with the Congress is formed, but they won't succumb to the pressures from the BJP and the central government. AAP leaders stated that even if Kejriwal is arrested and put in jail, it won't break the alliance with Congress.

Alliance Decided, Preparing for Arrests

During a press conference with AAP's Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh, Delhi government ministers Saurabh Bharadwaj and Atishi launched a scathing attack on the Modi government. Bharadwaj claimed that preparations are being made to arrest Arvind Kejriwal in the next three to four days by the Modi government. There's a political conspiracy against Kejriwal because BJP is displeased with the alliance between AAP and Congress. Atishi had previously accused the Modi government of plotting against Kejriwal on Thursday.

Bharadwaj stated that BJP never wanted an alliance between AAP and Congress as it fears its defeat. Now that both parties have decided to join hands, there's an attempt by the central government to create pressure by scheming to arrest Kejriwal via the CBI.

No Break in Alliance with Congress

Delhi government minister Bharadwaj mentioned that if AAP breaks the alliance with Congress, Kejriwal won't be arrested. We've received such indications. He emphasized that we want to make it clear to BJP and the central government that AAP will strive to strengthen the India Alliance. Even if our leader Kejriwal is arrested, Bharadwaj said, we'll continue our struggle.

AAP MP Sanjay Singh said BJP thought an alliance between AAP and Congress wouldn't materialize, but both parties have decided to collaborate now. Hence, attempts are being made by the central government to pressurize. When both parties have decided for the greater good of the nation, plots to arrest Kejriwal are being devised. He warned in a firm tone that if Kejriwal is arrested, people across the country will hit the streets, and the Modi government will face fierce opposition.

Preparation for Arrests via CBI

AAP leader Atishi stated that they have long been expressing concerns about the plot to arrest Kejriwal. Notices have been issued to Kejriwal by the ED. The matter has also reached the court, but no decision has been made yet. Now, preparations are being made to arrest Kejriwal through the CBI.

She mentioned that notices could soon be issued to Kejriwal by the CBI. We want to tell the central government that whatever actions they take, we won't be intimidated. BJP should understand that we are not afraid and are fully prepared to fight.

The Aam Aadmi Party is gearing up to face any challenges that may come its way as it remains committed to its alliance with Congress and its fight for the people.

*[Translated and adapted from the original article by Anshuman Tiwari, published on 23-02-24]*