Ayodhya – AAP Begins Nationwide Signature Campaign After Religious Gathering in Delhi

Ayodhya – The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has launched a nationwide signature drive following a religious event in Delhi, calling for strict action against those allegedly involved in irregularities related to donations made at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The initiative has also triggered a political response from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which has criticised the campaign as an election-oriented exercise.

The campaign was formally announced on Sunday at Japanese Park in Delhi’s Rohini area, where AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal participated in a Sundarkand recitation along with party supporters. During the programme, Kejriwal signed a letter addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting a thorough investigation and stringent punishment for individuals allegedly linked to the reported misuse of donations connected with the Ram temple.

Religious Event Followed by Public Outreach

After the religious recitation concluded, Arvind Kejriwal and his wife, Sunita Kejriwal, joined devotees in reciting the Hanuman Chalisa. Those attending the gathering were then invited to sign the letter supporting the demand for legal action. Party leaders said the signature campaign would now be expanded across different states as part of a broader public outreach effort.

Addressing supporters at the venue, Kejriwal appealed to devotees of Lord Ram across the country to organise Hanuman Chalisa recitations and Hanuman aarti in their local communities while encouraging people to sign the letter. According to him, the campaign would continue until those found responsible for the alleged donation-related wrongdoing are held accountable under the law.

BJP Questions Timing and Political Intent

The Delhi unit of the BJP strongly criticised the programme, arguing that it was designed to create a political narrative ahead of upcoming elections. Delhi BJP president Harsh Malhotra alleged that Kejriwal turns to religious programmes whenever his party faces political challenges and claimed that the latest event was intended to influence Hindu voters in poll-bound states.

Malhotra also referred to similar religious initiatives announced by the AAP in the past, stating that earlier programmes launched during 2024 did not continue for long. He suggested that the latest campaign was another attempt to revive political support through religious symbolism rather than sustained public engagement.

BJP Says Public Response Was Limited

BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor also criticised the event, describing it as a politically motivated exercise rather than a genuine social movement. He claimed that the gathering did not witness significant public participation and argued that the programme failed to generate the level of support expected by the AAP leadership.

The BJP maintained that religious events should not be used for electoral messaging and accused the opposition party of mixing faith with political campaigns. Party leaders reiterated that voters would evaluate such initiatives based on their intent and consistency rather than public announcements.

Political Debate Continues

The launch of the signature drive has added a fresh dimension to the political discourse as parties prepare for future electoral contests. While the AAP has presented the campaign as a public demand for accountability over alleged donation-related irregularities, the BJP continues to question its purpose and timing.

With both parties presenting contrasting narratives, the signature campaign is expected to remain part of the broader political conversation in the coming weeks. Whether the initiative gains wider public support across states or remains a point of political disagreement will become clearer as the campaign progresses.