Delhi, January 17, 2025 : AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday condemned the fatal attack on Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, describing it as a “stark reminder of the worsening law and order situation under the BJP-led governments.”
Kejriwal criticised the BJP-led Central and state governments for their failure to ensure public safety, highlighting a pattern of rising crime and gangster activities across the country.
Addressing a press conference, Kejriwal said: “We pray to God for his speedy recovery. However, it is extremely concerning that such a big actor, living in what we assume to be a very secure place, can have people breaking into his house through a window and attacking him. This raises serious questions over the state and Central governments. It means that both governments have failed to provide security to the people.”
The attack took place on Wednesday night when unidentified person(s) broke into Saif Ali Khan’s house and stabbed him six times with knives. The actor is undergoing treatment at a hospital.
Kejriwal also pointed to other high-profile cases, including the recent shootout involving actor Salman Khan and the daylight murder of NCP leader Baba Siddiqui.
“If such high-profile celebrities are not safe in the country and if even the double-engine BJP government cannot provide them with security, then what about the common man?” he questioned.
He alleged that gangsters were operating with impunity across the country, citing reports of criminal operations being directed from Gujarat jails.
“Gangsters are running their operations fearlessly across the country. It seems like there is complete protection for these criminals at the highest levels. They are doing whatever they want without any fear of being caught,” he claimed.
Kejriwal also criticised the BJP for failing to secure the nation’s borders. “Every day, they shout that Rohingyas are crossing the borders. If you cannot secure the borders, then resign from the Centre. The first responsibility of any government is to secure the country’s borders. If a government openly admits that it cannot secure the borders, then it should resign,” he added.
In his attack on the BJP, Kejriwal said the similar was the case in Delhi where he claimed the law and order was deteriorating due to open gang wars, extortion calls and violence.
“Today, open gang wars are happening in Delhi. Streets are witnessing 20-25 rounds of firing. Traders are not safe. Women are not safe. Children are going missing. This government is incapable of doing anything. This BJP government cannot provide good governance or safety to the country,” he said.
Kejriwal further urged the Central Government to stop playing dirty politics and ensure safety of citizens.
Summary: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal condemns the attack on actor Saif Ali Khan and takes aim at BJP for failing to address such incidents.kejri