Delhi’s AAP-BJP face-off has entered a new, evidence-driven phase. BJP leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa has zeroed in on AAP’s Atishi, demanding an unconditional apology based on revelations from a Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) report.
Unveiling the report at a high-profile event, Sirsa hammered home its significance: ‘Forensic truth trumps political spin.’ The document reportedly invalidates Atishi’s claims in a simmering controversy, potentially related to evidence in corruption probes or public altercations.
Atishi, instrumental in AAP’s education reforms and campaign machinery, now navigates choppy waters. Her initial defiance has given way to strategic silence, as the party assesses fallout.
Sirsa’s offensive aligns with BJP’s playbook of using data and documents to puncture AAP’s anti-corruption halo. Allies within BJP amplify the call, turning it into a chorus.
Forensic science’s role in politics is growing, with FSL outputs often cited in courts and campaigns. This instance highlights how lab results can amplify political warfare.
Looking ahead, Atishi’s response could galvanize or fracture AAP’s base. In Delhi’s polarized arena, one apology—or refusal—might alter electoral dynamics profoundly.