Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has commented on the assault case involving Aam Aadmi Party MP Swati Maliwal, questioning Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s silence on the matter. Sitharaman expressed shock that Kejriwal did not respond to the incident involving his own party’s MP, Swati Maliwal, at the CM residence, failing to take any action or give any statement regarding the matter.
Sitharaman further criticized Kejriwal for being spotted with the accused, Vibhav Kumar, at Lucknow airport on Wednesday, implying complicity in the incident. She highlighted the shameful treatment of a woman who had previously served as the chairperson of the Delhi Women’s Commission, insinuating Kejriwal’s lack of accountability and responsibility. The silence and inaction from Kejriwal in response to the allegations against his close aide are called into question by Sitharaman.
Swati Maliwal has accused Vibhav Kumar of assaulting her at the CM’s residence, a claim acknowledged by Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh, who stated that Kejriwal would take strict action in response. Maliwal had visited Kejriwal on Monday and was allegedly mistreated by Kumar in the drawing room of the CM’s residence. Despite Maliwal’s visit to the police station to report the incident, no written complaint has been filed, delaying the investigation into the matter until the complaint is officially submitted.
The lack of action and response from Kejriwal following Swati Maliwal’s accusations of assault by Vibhav Kumar has raised concerns and criticism, particularly from Nirmala Sitharaman, who has accused Kejriwal of neglecting his duty to address the issue. The incident at the CM’s residence involving a high-profile party member is deemed alarming and shameful, demanding immediate action and accountability from the concerned parties. Sitharaman’s statements add to the growing pressure on Kejriwal to address the assault allegations and take appropriate measures to address the issue.. Read More Here
