AAP's Sanjay Singh seeks discussion in Rajya Sabha over law and order in Delhi

NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh submitted a Notice (under Rule 267) in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday to discuss rising crime in Delhi. In the notice, Singh demanded a detailed discussion on law and order in Delhi.
In the notice, Singh wrote that statistics from leading newspapers for 2024 highlight the worrying situation of crime in the capital. Robbery cases increased by 23% and theft cases increased by 25.2%, while attempted murder cases increased by 18%.

Singh further stated that increase in crimes against women and senior citizens, and the figure of 878 fatalities in road accidents is a matter of grave concern. Delhi is in panic due to incidents of gang war on the streets of Delhi and illegal extortion from traders.

“The recent bomb threats in Delhi in 2024 exposed fearless criminals who are not intimidated by the policies of the ministry, and attempts of unauthorised activity—from the country's Parliament to AIIMS—show the failure of the security apparatus. This makes it clear that existing measures failed to ensure public safety,” he said.
Earlier, AAP Supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday accused the BJP-led central govt of failing to ensure law and order in Delhi.
Addressing a press conference at party office, Kejriwal said, "There is an atmosphere of fear and insecurity everywhere in Delhi. Women feel unsafe stepping out after 7 pm and parents worry about their daughters going outside."
He further alleged that incidents of extortion, shootings and public crimes have become alarmingly common under the watch of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
"The BJP and the Home Ministry have turned Delhi into a hub of extortion and violence," Kejriwal charged.
While highlighting the achievements of AAP in health, education, and electricity during his tenure, the former Delhi chief minister criticised the BJP for its alleged mismanagement of law enforcement.
He noted that although the Delhi Police is under the Union Home Ministry's jurisdiction, it has "failed to fulfil its responsibilities".
Party leaders Manish Sisodia, Sanjay Singh and Saurabh Bharadwaj were present during the press conference.
With assembly polls due in February, AAP and the BJP have been at loggerheads over law and order situation in the national capital.