AAP Initiates Social Media “Display Picture Campaign” in Response to Arvind Kejriwal’s Arrest

New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) initiated a vigorous social media “DP (display picture) campaign” in response to the recent arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the excise policy case.

Spreading the Message

Delhi minister and AAP leader Atishi revealed that party leaders and volunteers have united in changing their profile pictures on various social media platforms, including X (formerly known as Twitter), Facebook, and WhatsApp. The new display pictures depict Kejriwal behind bars, accompanied by the text ‘Modi Ka Sabse Bada Dar Kejriwal (Modi’s biggest fear is Kejriwal)’.

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मोदी ने साज़िश के तहत लोकसभा चुनाव के ठीक पहले दिल्ली के बेटे अरविंद केजरीवाल को जेल में बंद कर दिया है, दिल्लीवाले इस तानाशाही के खिलाफ अपना विरोध दर्ज़ कराएं 💪💪

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👉 कृपया अपनी… pic.twitter.com/xc4OMQWp33

— Atishi (@AtishiAAP) March 25, 2024

Urging Participation

At a press briefing, Atishi urged citizens to join the campaign and update their social media profile pictures to support the cause of “saving the constitution and democracy” in the country.

Kejriwal’s Significance

Atishi emphasized Kejriwal’s role as the primary challenger to Prime Minister Modi and questioned the timing of his arrest, coinciding with the announcement of Lok Sabha polls. She accused the BJP of framing Kejriwal in a fabricated case and employing the Enforcement Directorate to incarcerate him without substantial evidence.

The Arrest and Allegations

The Enforcement Directorate arrested Kejriwal on March 21 after his repeated summonses in connection with the excise policy case went unanswered. The chargesheet alleges that Kejriwal and others collaborated to formulate an excise policy that favored certain individuals, resulting in undue benefits in exchange for kickbacks to the party.

Holi Protest

In a symbolic gesture, AAP leaders announced their decision to abstain from Holi celebrations in protest against Kejriwal’s arrest. Atishi emphasized that this year, the party stands united in the fight against injustice and cruelty, refraining from the traditional festivities as a mark of solidarity.