BJP MP Shatrughan Sinha on Monday heaped praise for Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and urged political leaders to end negative and mudslinging politics. He also criticized BJP, saying that the party believes in honesty and transparency but it seldom go together.
The actor-turned-politician took to social media, urging political leaders in a series of tweets to stop levelleing allegations. He apparently came out in support of Lalu Prasad Yadav. He said it has become high time for politicians to substantiate their claims.
Enough of negative politics & mudslinging by opponents on our political leaders, be it Kejriwal, Laloo Yadav or Sushil Modi..High time..1>2
— Shatrughan Sinha (@ShatruganSinha) May 22, 2017
Sinha said that the political leaders must prove their claims. He said it is needless to provide such stories to media to sensationalise it.
..time to substantiate your claims..or pack up! Can't just keep feeding media with one night stories & sensationalising. Enough is enough!
— Shatrughan Sinha (@ShatruganSinha) May 22, 2017
He said he holds Kejriwal in high esteem for the latter’s credibility, struggle and commitment.
Individually I hold all political leaders, esp Kejriwal, in high esteem for their credibility, struggle & commitment towards society...1>2
— Shatrughan Sinha (@ShatruganSinha) May 22, 2017
Sinha also took on BJP top brass, saying that honesty and transparency seldom go together in the party but it must go together.
Our BJP surely believes in honesty & transparency, which seldom go together, but must go together. An allegation is ONLY THAT unless proved!
— Shatrughan Sinha (@ShatruganSinha) May 22, 2017
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