The arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has ignited a fervent response from opposition parties as they gear up for the Lok Sabha elections in 2024. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has taken center stage in protesting against the Enforcement Directorate’s actions, with prominent party members publicly condemning the arrest and launching a vigorous campaign to amplify their protests on social media.
One notable initiative is the ‘DP campaign,’ spearheaded by AAP leaders, where they changed their display pictures on social media platforms to an image depicting Arvind Kejriwal behind bars with the caption, “Modi ka sabse bada dar, Kejriwal” (Arvind Kejriwal is PM Modi’s biggest fear).
At the forefront of this campaign is senior AAP leader Atishi, who emphasized the importance of spreading Arvind Kejriwal’s message across the country through social media. The ‘DP campaign’ serves as a visual representation of solidarity and defiance against what AAP perceives as unjust actions targeting their leader.
The sentiment echoed by AAP finds resonance in the words of senior Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut, who remarked that Arvind Kejriwal has become even more formidable following his arrest. Raut emphasized Kejriwal’s potential to mobilize public support from behind bars, drawing parallels to leaders of the freedom struggle who emerged stronger after facing imprisonment.
The opposition’s response to Kejriwal’s arrest underscores the political ramifications of the event, with parties aligning to challenge the ruling government’s actions and policies. The upcoming protest rally organized by the INDIA alliance at Ramlila Maidan, Delhi, is set to be a rallying point for opposition voices, with leaders rallying behind Kejriwal as a symbol of resistance against the establishment.
As the political landscape heats up in the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections, the arrest of Arvind Kejriwal has injected new energy into opposition movements, setting the stage for a dynamic and fiercely contested electoral battle. The coming months will witness the unfolding of strategies, alliances, and campaigns as parties vie for power and influence in the world’s largest democracy.
