Arvind Kejriwal’s troubles are about to explode. With the newly elected BJP government in Delhi, led by Rekha Gupta, taking charge, the heat on Kejriwal and his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is set to intensify. The first major blow comes in the form of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report, which exposes financial mismanagement, policy corruption, and brazen irregularities under AAP’s rule. Kejriwal’s so-called ‘Kattar Imandari’ (unshakeable honesty) has been exposed as nothing but a hollow slogan. The BJP government has made it clear—it will table the CAG report in the upcoming assembly session, something Kejriwal’s government deliberately avoided. Why? Because this report is nothing short of political dynamite. The findings are staggering: the AAP government’s now-scrapped liquor policy resulted in an exchequer loss of approximately Rs 890 crore due to non-re-tendering of surrendered retail liquor licenses. An additional Rs 941 crore loss came from questionable exemptions given to zonal licensees. That’s a massive Rs 1,831 crore blown away, not to mention the procedural violations, lack of transparency, and outright favoritism uncovered in the report. The Group of Ministers, led by then-Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, is directly implicated. The report highlights how the government ignored the expert panel’s recommendations and even allowed disqualified entities to bid for licenses. In other words, the AAP government deliberately twisted rules to benefit a select few while looting the public treasury. The CAG’s final recommendation is clear—responsibility must be fixed, and enforcement mechanisms must be strengthened. In short, heads must roll.
Dubbed “Liquorgate” by the Opposition, the CAG’s findings confirm what many suspected all along—the AAP’s liquor policy was a front for massive corruption. BJP and Congress have rightly pounced on this, and with the CAG’s stamp of credibility, AAP’s defenses are crumbling. It’s no longer just about political mudslinging; it’s about hard facts. Kejriwal and his colleagues, who once claimed that no agency could find a shred of evidence against them, now have nowhere to hide. And it doesn’t stop there. The CAG report also exposes shocking irregularities in public spending. Take the infamous ‘Sheesh Mahal’ controversy—the Delhi CM’s lavish renovation spree, which was initially pegged at Rs 33.86 crore. The real figure? Between Rs 75-80 crore when you include the extravagant inventory. This is a government that preached austerity while drowning itself in luxury. The BJP-led Delhi government isn’t just looking to expose Kejriwal; it’s determined to bring him and his party to justice. The party had made it an election promise to crack down on corruption, and it is wasting no time in acting. Once the CAG report is tabled, expect a wave of legal action. Central agencies, already investigating AAP’s shady dealings, now have official documentation from the country’s top auditing body to back their cases.
For too long, Kejriwal has cried victim, dismissing corruption allegations as political vendetta. But when an independent institution like the CAG lays bare the financial misdeeds, that excuse doesn’t hold water. The so-called ‘honest’ government is now the subject of one of the biggest corruption scandals in recent memory. If past trends are any indication, expect Tihar Jail to be back in the news soon—this time, with more AAP leaders checking in. Kejriwal built his political empire on the promise of honesty and transparency. He mocked traditional politicians, claiming to be a revolutionary force in Indian politics. Today, that claim is in tatters. The CAG report is just the beginning of his troubles. With the BJP government determined to follow through on corruption cases, the AAP supremo will find himself increasingly cornered. This isn’t just a political battle; it’s an existential crisis for AAP. If the findings of the CAG report are pursued with full force, Kejriwal’s party may never recover from the taint of corruption. And rightly so—because the people of Delhi deserve better than a government that masks its misdeeds under the garb of populism while draining public resources. For Kejriwal, the walls are closing in. The ‘Kattar Imandar’ act is over. Now, it’s time for accountability.