Unexpected Guest at Delhi CM Rekha Gupta’s Oath Ceremony!
New Delhi: The oath-taking ceremony of the newly appointed Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has witnessed an unexpected guest. Who might this surprise attendee be, you ask? It is none other than Swati Maliwal, a Member of Parliament from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Once a fierce critic of the AAP and its convenor Arvind Kejriwal, Swati has transformed into a rebellious woman leader over time.
During the ceremony held on Thursday, Swati Maliwal was seen chatting with the Delhi Congress President Devender Yadav on stage—an interaction that has since gone viral on social media. The recent assembly elections in Delhi, where the AAP faced a significant defeat, along with the ensuing political developments, have indirectly tarnished the AAP’s image, raising questions about Swati Maliwal’s role in this shift.
In May of last year, Maliwal alleged that Kejriwal had invited her to discuss internal conflicts within the party. However, during that meeting, she claimed to have been attacked by Kejriwal’s aide, Bibhav Kumar. Following this, she accused the AAP of betraying the India coalition by contesting the elections independently, which, according to her, resulted in a mere two percent vote for the party.
On the backdrop of the assembly elections, Maliwal also initiated protests, accusing Kejriwal of failing to deliver on his promises, particularly regarding the cleansing of the Yamuna River near his residence. This led to her detention by Delhi Police, further amplifying her dissent against the AAP’s leadership. She took to social media and criticized Kejriwal’s attitude, sharing a poignant image from Mahabharata that illustrated her grievances.
In her remarks about the recent electoral outcomes, Maliwal pointed fingers at Kejriwal, stating, “When a person works with arrogance, the people will respond accordingly, as witnessed today.” She highlighted her entry into politics with high ideals and lamented that the current leadership’s lack of faith in democracy has created an unfortunate state of affairs.
When asked if she would resign from her Rajya Sabha membership in light of the recent developments, she posed a rhetorical question: “Why should I resign? Have I done anything wrong?” She firmly asserted that she would continue her tenure as an AAP MP, emphasizing that questioning her was inappropriate.
As the political climate continues to shift in Delhi with the participation of personalities like Swati Maliwal, the implications for the AAP and its leadership remain crucial. The observations and criticisms echoed in the recent oath ceremony might signal a new era of political dynamics in the capital.
#WATCH | Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal greets Delhi CM-designate Rekha Gupta as she arrives at Ramlila Maidan for her oath ceremony. (Video available on various news platforms)
This unexpected twist in Delhi’s political saga—where Swati Maliwal, a figure synonymous with rebellion against her own party’s leadership, appeared at Rekha Gupta’s oath-taking ceremony—has ignited discussions and debates among political observers and the general public alike.
