BJP held protests on the railway platform from where the Delhi CM was taking the train to Punjab.
Arvind Kejriwal left Delhi for poll-bound Punjab on a four-day visit to the state to hear out the grievances of party workers at a time when AAP is facing "crisis" over several issues, including sacking of Sucha Singh Chhotepur as Punjab Convenor. As the Delhi Chief Minister left for Punjab from the railway station, Delhi BJP's women wing held protests on the platform.
During his Punjab tour, the national convener will meet party volunteers, workers, including those who are "angry over not getting party tickets", amid "growing voices of rebel" and allegations of exploitation of women which could threaten to derail the party's prospects in high-stake 2017 Assembly polls.
Crisis
The visit of the Delhi Chief Minister assumes significance as the AAP was facing "crisis" after Chhotepur was removed as party's Punjab Convenor for allegedly accepting money on the basis of a sting video. Chhotepur received "huge support" from party volunteers in the state and has now been undertaking 'Punjab Parivartan Yatra' and meeting volunteers to suggest him the future course of action. Former Punjab Convenor had even claimed that out of 32 declared party nominees, 25 were facing "stiff opposition" from party volunteers so far.
Six out of 13 party's zonal coordinators had even decided to support Chhotepur. Rebel party workers had even accused party's senior leadership of sidelining Punjab leaders and threatened to show black flags to Kejriwal when he would visit the state.
Sidhu's new party
Significantly, the formation of 'Awaaz-e-Punjab' front by cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu along with MLA Pargat Singh and two Ludhiana MLA brothers Simarjit Singh Bains and Balwinder Bains may also be a concern for the AAP. Sidhu and Pargat Singh will formally launch their new front on Thursday.
Security
Delhi Police has expressed its inability to provide security to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal during his five-day visit to Punjab, saying it "does not have jurisdiction over that state". Arvind Kejriwal during his five-day visit to Punjab, saying it "does not have jurisdiction over that state". However, the Punjab Police has been requested to provide security to Kejriwal during his visit to the state, police sources said.Kejriwal during his visit to the state, police sources said.
Itinerary
The Delhi Chief Minister will stay at the house of party's volunteer at Jhande village in Ludhiana from September 8 till 10. There, he will meet volunteers and party workers in Ludhiana. On September 11, Kejriwal will interact with doctors and teachers in Patiala. And the same day, he will launch party's farmers' manifesto at Baghapurana in Moga.
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