AAP Chief Kejriwal attends Women’s Diwali gathering, Dhanteras puja

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal participated in a Diwali get-together organised by the party's women’s wing at its headquarters on Saturday.

In a post on social media platform X, Kejriwal shared that he met with mothers and sisters at the event and extended heartfelt wishes for Diwali and the upcoming festivals. He stated, “I participated in the Diwali get-together program of the women's wing organized at the party office and met all the mothers and sisters. Heartfelt wishes to all for Diwali and the upcoming festivals. May your life be filled with happiness, and may there always be peace, tranquility, and prosperity in your family.”

At the gathering, Kejriwal extended greetings for Diwali, Bhai Dooj, and Chhath Puja, while criticising the BJP-led government in Delhi. He alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party has disrupted the state’s education, healthcare, electricity, and water systems, resulting in high bills for citizens, and claimed that the BJP’s governance in Delhi has failed to deliver.

"Wishing everyone a joyful Diwali, Bhai Dooj, and Chhath Puja. Our government worked hard to ensure quality education, healthcare, electricity, and water in Delhi, but since the BJP took over, these systems have deteriorated. Instead of reliable electricity and water, people are receiving hefty bills. The BJP's four-engine governance has failed to deliver for Delhi. We now look forward to a change in the upcoming elections," he added.

According to the official AAP handle on X, Kejriwal also performed a worship ceremony at the party headquarters on the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras, praying for the well-being and prosperity of the country’s citizens.

Dhanteras is dedicated to the worship of Siddhi Vinayak (Lord Ganesha), Goddess Mahalakshmi, and Kuber, the God of wealth and prosperity. It is considered an auspicious day for new purchases and also honours Dhanvantari, regarded as the god of Ayurveda. Dhanteras marks the first day of Diwali festivities, which this year will be celebrated on the night of October 20–21, 2025, corresponding to the thirteenth lunar day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Aaswayuja, according to the Vikram Sambat calendar.