Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has condemned Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for his silence on the allegations of assault made by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Swati Maliwal against his aide, Bibhav Kumar. Sitharaman expressed disbelief and called Kejriwal’s inaction unacceptable, demanding accountability and an apology from him.
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- Nirmala Sitharaman criticizes Arvind Kejriwal for his silence on assault.
- Swati Maliwal alleged assault by Kejriwal’s aide, Bibhav Kumar.
- Maliwal delayed filing a police complaint due to alleged pressure.
- Sitharaman addressed the issue at a BJP press conference.
- Kejriwal has not commented on the incident since May 13.
- Maliwal recorded her statement in Tis Hazari Court under Section 164.
- Delhi Police filed an FIR against Kumar for assault and other charges.
- Police are scrutinizing CCTV footage from Kejriwal’s residence.
- National Commission for Women (NCW) demanded an action report from Delhi Police.
- NCW Chief Rekha Sharma supports Maliwal, urging her to file a complaint.
