NEW DELHI: BJP and Congress leaders on Wednesday came down heavily on former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal after a viral video allegedly showed him indulging in a luxurious dinner, calling it an “unfortunate” display of wealth from the self-proclaimed “Aam Aadmi (common man)”.
The video, circulating widely on social media, allegedly shows Kejriwal seated at an eight-seater dining table with an array of extravagant dishes. His wife, Sunita Kejriwal, is seen seated beside him with several others in a setting marked by elegant decor, fine cutlery, and lavish interiors.
The BJP and Congress leaders joined social media users in bashing Kejriwal for the opulent display of wealth, with some mocking the stark contrast to his previous “common man” image. The incident sparked a wave of criticism online, with many pointing to the luxury of his surroundings as out of touch with the ordinary people he claims to represent.
Senior BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain reacted strongly to the video, remarking, “Kejriwal once portrayed himself as an ‘Aam Aadmi’ – but it was all for show.”
Hussain further stated, “Earlier, he used to wear a muffler and cough. Now, his cough is cured, while all of Delhi is left coughing.”