'What type of a common man is he, wasting Punjab's money': Delhi minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa slams Arvind Kejriwal's security

NEW DELHI: Delhi minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday expressed strong disapproval of AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal's actions regarding the alleged improper utilisation of government resources. He specifically raised concerns about the elaborate security measures and preparations implemented during Kejriwal's Punjab visit.

"There are cars worth more than Rs 2 crores, fire brigades, ambulances, and more than 100 commandos in his (Arvind Kejriwal's) convoy for his 'Vipassana. ' What type of a common man is he?... Arvind Kejriwal is wasting Punjab's money. His purpose is not 'Vipassana' but to fulfil his dream of becoming a CM... The people of Ludhiana will never let Sanjeev Arora (candidate from Ludhiana West) win,' he said.
On Tuesday, Kejriwal reached a guest house in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, under heavy security arrangements. The visit is significant as AAP aims to consolidate its position in the state before the forthcoming elections.
Following AAP MLA Gurpreet Gogi's demise last month, the party has nominated Sanjeev Arora to contest the Ludhiana West by-election. This development has led to discussions about Arvind Kejriwal's possible Rajya Sabha candidature.

On Monday, AAP MP Sanjeev Arora added to the ongoing discussions about the party's strategy, particularly concerning Arvind Kejriwal's potential elevation to the upper house.
Arora stated that all seven AAP Rajya Sabha members from Punjab have expressed their readiness to resign from their positions to accommodate Kejriwal. However, he clarified that Kejriwal has not shown any inclination towards accepting a Rajya Sabha position at present.
'If he wants - any of us, the 7 MPs that are there in Rajya Sabha from Punjab are ready to vacate the seat. Who will say no to him? But it's his decision, but as of now, he has shown no interest in going to Rajya Sabha," added Arora.
Although the Aam Aadmi Party has officially refuted claims about Kejriwal's interest in the Rajya Sabha, a potential vacancy would arise in the upper house if Arora secures victory in the state assembly elections.