Only God or Prime Minister Modi can transform Delhi, says BJP’s South Delhi MP

New Delhi, Feb 03 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ramvir Singh Bidhuri speaks in the Lok Sabha during the Budget Session, in New Delhi on Monday. (ANI Photo/Sansad TV)
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The BJP used the Lok Sabha debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President for her address to the joint session of Parliament to target to target the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi, with South Delhi MP Ramvir Singh Bidhuri alleging that AAP has “looted” the national capital and made it “a hell’.

Opening the debate in the Lower House on Monday (February 3, 2025), Mr. Bidhuri asserted that only God or Prime Minister Narendra Modi could perform “miracles” to develop and transform the national capital.

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The BJP MP sought development projects such as biodiversity parks along the banks of the Yamuna River, an ecological park on the dumping ground of the fly ash of the Badarpur thermal power plant, peripheral expressways to ease traffic congestion and housing projects for low income groups.

“Such work is possible only if God comes down on Earth or such miracles can be done by Modi ji and no one else,” Mr. Bidhuri said.

The South Delhi MP also asked Congress members to support him and reminded them of the remarks that AAP leaders had made against their leaders.

“You are also fighting them and should support us. Remember what they had said about your leader,” Mr. Bidhuri said, referring to AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal’s remarks against Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi.

Mr. Bidhuri also reminded the Congress that AAP caused obstacles in building a skill development centre in Delhi’s Jonapur village. The foundation for the centre had been laid by the then Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit and was to be run in association with experts in Singapore.

The BJP leader accused the AAP government of stalling development work by not implementing the Pradahan Mantri Awas Yojana to provide affordable housing schemes to the poor, the Ayushman Yojana for affordable healthcare, Ujjwala Yojana to provide free cooking gas, and refusing to give its monetary share for various projects in the national capital.

Mounting a scathing attack on Mr. Kejriwal, Mr. Bidhuri said he had come to power promising to lead a life of austerity and live in a two-room home. However, he built a sheesh mahal (glass palace) worth ₹179 crore for himself by demolishing as many 21 flats, including those of former judges, the residences of the Delhi Home Secretary and the Delhi Development Authority Vice-Chair, the BJP MP said.

“The AAP government has looted Delhi and turned it into a hell. On February 8, the BJP will win more than 50 seats under Modi’s guidance and form a government in Delhi and fulfil the national capital’s dream of being a world-class city,” Mr. Bidhuri said.

The Delhi Assembly elections are scheduled for February 5 and counting of votes will be held on February 8. The elections are a triangular fight between AAP, the BJP and the Congress.