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'Like a VIP Maharaja': BJP, Congress target Kejriwal over 'lavish convoy' in Punjab

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 5 March 2025
Arvind Kejriwal faced criticism from BJP and Congress for using a VIP convoy without holding a constitutional post, while visiting Punjab for a Vipassana session. Accusations centered on the use of taxpayer money for his security entourage. The AAP leader, accompanied by his wife, arrived in Hoshiarpur for a 10-day meditation course.
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