A dispute has arisen between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over the funding for the beautification and development work carried out in preparation for the G20 Summit. The BJP contends that the work done by the AAP-led Delhi government and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) was made possible through funds provided by the Central government.
In response, the AAP administration in the national capital has expressed astonishment at the BJP’s claims, asserting that it is disconcerting to witness the BJP attempting to claim credit for the developmental efforts undertaken by the city government.
Virendra Sachdeva, the Delhi BJP president, asserted that even the concept of wall paintings was initially introduced by the Centre, specifically in the Pragati Maidan tunnel and subsequently in the NDMC area.
Sachdeva challenged Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to point out a single beautification or development project carried out by his government in preparation for the G20 Summit. The Delhi BJP plans to hold a press conference to present a comprehensive list of G20-related development endeavors in the city, all funded by the Centre.
The AAP government countered by accusing the BJP of engaging in unproductive political maneuvers, particularly during a time when India is set to host the G20 Summit. The AAP emphasized that the funds allocated by the Central government were only utilized for NDMC and NHAI roads, while all other expenses on PWD and MCD roads were borne by the respective Delhi government bodies.
Critiquing the BJP’s focus on political gamesmanship, the AAP expressed that such tactics do not serve the nation’s interests, especially when India is poised to lead during the G20 Summit. The emphasis should be on national progress, not political wrangling, according to the AAP’s perspective.