Sat Jan 18 14:25:00 UTC 2025: ## Kejriwal Attacked During Delhi Campaign: AAP Blames BJP, BJP Alleges Reckless Driving

**New Delhi, January 18, 2025** – A stone-throwing incident targeting Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal during his election campaign has sparked a major political row between the AAP and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

The incident occurred on Friday in Kejriwal’s New Delhi constituency, just weeks before the February 5 Delhi Assembly polls. A video circulating on social media shows a stone striking Kejriwal’s car while it was surrounded by security personnel. The AAP immediately accused BJP candidate Parvesh Verma, son of former Delhi Chief Minister Sahib Singh Verma, of orchestrating the attack, alleging that Verma’s supporters were responsible. The party took to X (formerly Twitter) to condemn the attack, stating that the BJP, fearing defeat, resorted to violence to stop Kejriwal’s campaigning. AAP leader Manish Sisodia echoed these sentiments, calling the incident “cheap and low-level politics.”

Verma, however, vehemently denied the allegations, claiming that Kejriwal’s car struck two BJP workers, injuring one and breaking their leg. He alleged that Kejriwal’s car hit local youths who had asked about jobs and accused the AAP leader of attempted murder. Verma stated that the BJP would file charges against Kejriwal.

This incident follows previous attacks on Kejriwal, including an incident in November where a man threw liquid on him during a padyatra. The AAP has consistently linked previous attacks on the CM to the BJP.

Kejriwal, a Z-plus protectee with a substantial security detail, including 63 personnel and 15 CAPF officers, also recently addressed intelligence reports of a potential threat from a pro-Khalistan group. He stated that he trusted in divine protection.

The incident has further escalated tensions between the AAP and BJP in the lead-up to the crucial Delhi elections. Both parties are now trading accusations, leaving the incident’s true nature subject to further investigation.

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