New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal accused the Central Government stopped the implementation of State’s Doorstep Delivery of Ration scheme in Delhi, under the influence of Ration Mafia. With folded hands, I on behalf of 70 lakh poor people in Delhi request you to let us implement the scheme.

Speaking in a digital press conference on Sunday Kejriwal questioned that if pizza, burgers, smart phones and clothes can be delivered at home, then why can’t ration be delivered at their doorstep? He also said that for the first time, a government had taken a step to check on ration mafia. See how powerful they are, they got the scheme cancelled just a week ahead of its implementation.

The Delhi CM also disputed the centre’s claim that his government did not take permission for the implementation of the scheme. The Delhi Government did not require the centre’s approval for the implementation of the scheme, but it sought permission five times to avoid any dispute. The scheme would have benefitted 72 lakh ration beneficiaries in the national capital, he said.

Kejriwal alleged that the centre was fighting with everyone, including West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Maharashtra, Delhi and Jharkhand Governments, farmers and the people of Lakshadweep. People are distressed that the central government is fighting everyone. If we fight like this, how will we tackle Covid – 19?  Let me implement the scheme, I will give full credit to Modi. Ration does not belong to AAP or the BJP. People want to read that Modiji and Kejriwal helped deliver ration to poor, he said.