Tensions flared outside the Delhi Vidhan Sabha today as BJP supporters launched a vociferous protest against Arvind Kejriwal’s now-infamous ‘dog counting’ barb. The AAP leader’s quip, made amid criticisms of his administration, alleged that BJP leaders were busy tallying stray animals instead of scrutinizing real governance lapses.
Brandishing banners reading ‘Stop Counting Dogs, Start Counting Achievements,’ around 500 BJP workers assembled under tight security. Delhi BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor labeled the comment ‘juvenile and derogatory,’ urging Kejriwal to focus on AAP’s string of broken pledges, from free electricity to mohalla clinics.
The rally featured impassioned speeches slamming AAP’s handling of Delhi’s worsening air quality, flooding woes, and burgeoning unemployment. Protesters even staged a mock ‘dog count’ to ridicule Kejriwal’s words, drawing cheers from the crowd. No clashes were reported, thanks to robust police arrangements.
This confrontation is part of a broader narrative of political mudslinging as both parties gear up for the high-stakes 2025 polls. AAP counters that BJP’s protests are a smokescreen for their own electoral anxieties. Observers note that such events amplify social media buzz, potentially swaying undecided voters.
BJP has announced plans for similar demonstrations across Delhi, signaling an aggressive pre-election strategy. Kejriwal’s team, meanwhile, remains defiant, framing the controversy as evidence of BJP’s desperation.
