Published 13:43 IST, February 8th 2020

Arvind Kejriwal questions BJP over 'Ashudh' remark, asks 'What kind of politics is this?'

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday alleged that the BJP has been mocking him ever since he recited the 'Hanuman Chalisa' on a TV channel.

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Breaking his silence on 'Ashudh' remark made by Delhi BJP chief Maj Tiwari, Delhi Chief Minister, and AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday alleged that BJP has been mocking him ever since he recited 'Hanuman Chalisa' on a TV channel. Taking to microblogging site, Kejriwal sought to kw what kind of politics Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is doing.

In his tweet, Kejriwal said, "Ever since I have recited 'Hanuman Chalisa' on a TV channel, BJP is constantly mocking me. Yesterday, I went to Hanuman Temple. Today, BJP leaders are saying that temple has turned impure by his visit. What kind of politics is this? God belongs to all. God blesses everyone, including those in BJP."

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On Friday, Kejriwal along with his wife offered prayers at famous Hanuman Temple near Connaught Place. Earlier this week, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener had said his reciting 'Hanuman Chalisa' has hurt leaders of BJP. During an election rally in Delhi on February 4, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, "w Arvind Kejriwal has started reciting 'Hanuman Chalisa'. In coming days, you will see Owaisi reciting same. This will certainly happen." 

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Maj Tiwari's remark

Earlier today, Maj Tiwari made a statement at CM Kejriwal after his visit to Hanuman Temple ahead of polls on Friday.

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Maj Tiwari said, "Arvind Kejriwal visited temple to seek blessings from lord or to make Hanuman impure. HE used same hands to remove his shoe and later offer flower garland to deity, what has he done? This only happens when people with false faith visit temples. I told this to temple priest also and later he washed diety several times."

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13:43 IST, February 8th 2020