Anna Hazare blames Arvind Kejriwal for AAP's poor performance in Delhi Assembly elections
New Delhi: Social activist Anna Hazare on Saturday criticised Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and its national convener, Arvind Kejriwal, following the party's poor performance in the Delhi Assembly elections. Hazare attributed AAP’s defeat to inadequate leadership, scandals, and a focus on political controversies rather than governance.
Speaking to reporters, Hazare said he had repeatedly advised AAP leaders to uphold integrity and avoid controversies, but they failed to do so. He remarked, "I have always maintained that candidates should have a pure character and an unblemished reputation. However, AAP got entangled in liquor and financial scandals, which damaged Kejriwal’s credibility and led to the party’s struggles in the election."
Hazare also stated that while accusations are common in politics, maintaining innocence is crucial. He reiterated his decision to stay away from AAP since its formation, saying, "I chose not to be part of the party from the very beginning and have kept my distance ever since."
As per the latest trends, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was leading in 48 out of 70 seats, while AAP was ahead in 22. With a majority mark of 36, BJP appeared set to form the next government in Delhi.
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Bihar: Over 150 children fall ill after consuming 'mid-day meal' in Saharsa
Saharsa (PTI): More than 150 children were taken ill after allegedly consuming food that was part of the mid-day meal in a school in Bihar’s Saharsa district, a senior official said on Thursday.
The incident occurred at a middle school in Baluaha village of the district.
The official said that 115 children were undergoing treatment at the Sadar Hospital, while around 50 students were admitted to Mahishi Public Health Centre.
“We received information that several children fell ill after consuming the mid-day meal in Baluaha. The children were initially treated at the primary health centre, but later, many were referred to the Sadar Hospital,” Saharsa District Magistrate Deepesh Kumar told reporters.
“According to doctors, the health condition of the children has improved, but they will be kept under observation for some time. There is no need to panic. Some kids are having mild fever. They are being treated accordingly,” Kumar said.
Meanwhile, family members of some children claimed that a snake was found in the container in which cooked pulses was stored at the school.
Of the 545 students present in the school, 200 had already eaten their meals by the time the snake was spotted, and later complained of stomach ache and vomiting, they said.
Regarding the claims, the DM said food samples have been collected from the school.
“We will be able to comment on this only after the results of the tested samples arrive,” he said.
