Amid the intense campaign for the Delhi Assembly election, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) alleged that the BJP was conspiring to eliminate Arvind Kejriwal, as they were unable to defeat him. Delhi Chief Minister Atishi claimed that the individual who attacked Kejriwal during the poll campaign in New Delhi’s Gol Market area was backed by the BJP and was ‘frequently seen’ with Parvesh Verma, whom the saffron party has fielded against Kejriwal.

"The individuals named in the attack on Arvind Kejriwal are associated with Parvesh Verma and they carried out a deadly attack on him. Rahul, also known as Senki, has been identified in this attack. He has several previous cases registered against him," Atishi said in a press conference.

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"It is now becoming clear that the individuals sent to attack Arvind Kejriwal have a criminal background. The attackers have photos with Parvesh Verma and another name that has come up is Rohit Tyagi. Rohit Tyagi is also seen in several photos with Parvesh Verma," she added. 

AAP’s Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh said the BJP was planning to assassinate Kejriwal, adding that the Delhi Police too was involved with the miscreants. "There is open hooliganism happening in Delhi. What is the purpose of those promoting Pravesh Verma? Arvind Kejriwal is being attacked day after day. Several incidents have occurred in the New Delhi Assembly constituency. An attempt was made to assassinate Kejriwal. It is clearly evident that Delhi Police is involved with the goons in this attempt. This is why these goons have not been arrested yet," he said.  

This comes a day after the AAP alleged stones were thrown at Kejriwal's car while he was campaigning in the New Delhi constituency, raising concerns over his security.

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Responding to the allegations, Parvesh Verma alleged that Kejriwal’s vehicle hit three youths who had been protesting against the AAP chief. He claimed it was the AAP supremo who asked the driver to ‘crush’ them, as per PTI.