"Neither the AAP cadre nor police came forward to rescue him. It was very shocking to me that Kejriwal remained so insensitive that he went ahead with the rally. What has happened at the rally was very unfortunate," Singh told reporters here.
He said it seemed that the man was made to climb the tree to create "nautanki" (show) as AAP workers were indulging in sloganeering and clapping during the entire protest.
To a poser, Singh said Kejirwal too was a "megalomaniac like Prime Minister Narendra Modi."
"RSS might have prompted Shivraj ji to praise MNREGA, given that Modi's image now stands as pro-corporate," Singh said.
He said RSS wants to boost Chouhan now as he has the "pro-poor, pro-farmer" image as Modi has lost his sheen due to his "pro-corporate" image.
In his reply to the discussion on motion of thanks on the President's address in Parliament on February 27, Modi had said, "My political acumen tells me that MNREGA should not be shut down. I will not make such a mistake because MNREGA is a living monument of your (UPA's) failure.
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
