The Urban Development Minister even claimed that the AAP will withdraw from the electoral fray at an "appropriate time" as it will be "managed" by the BJP.
"Kejriwal and his group used to say that they would follow Anna Hazare's directions. Now they are doing something different which Hazare was totally opposed to. They have, in fact, ignored Hazare.
Questioning Kejriwal's credibility, he said people of the city will not be influenced by the "misinformation campaign" launched by the AAP leader and his supporters.
"These are people who are easily manageable. That is why I am telling them that don't run away. They should not run away from the elections."
"First of all, Kejriwal said that all politicians are thieves and now he wants to become one of them. During Anna Hazare's agitation, they said that they wanted to address the issue of corruption and do not want to get into electoral politics. Now they want to get into electoral politics too," he said.
Questioning credibility of Kejriwal and his group, Lovely claimed the AAP has not yet applied for party symbol from the Election Commission as it was not serious about contesting the polls.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors


Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share


Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor


Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements


Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app
