Arvind Kejriwal begins a three day Gujarat visit amid tensions after a shoe attack on an AAP MLA in Jamnagar. The trip underscores AAP’s efforts to widen its base while highlighting security concerns at public rallies and responses from BJP and Congress.
India
-Oneindia Staff
Arvind
Kejriwal
is
starting
a
three-day
visit
to
Gujarat
on
7
December,
while
Aam
Aadmi
Party
faces
political
tension
in
the
state.
The
trip
includes
several
events,
and
party
leaders
see
it
as
crucial
for
organisation
growth.
The
visit
follows
a
shoe
attack
on
AAP
MLA
Gopal
Italia
during
a
rally
in
Jamnagar.
Arvind
Kejriwal
began
a
three-day
visit
to
Gujarat
on
December
7th,
following
a
shoe
attack
on
AAP
MLA
Gopal
Italia
during
a
rally
in
Jamnagar.
Kejriwal
alleged
the
incident
reflected
a
unified
effort
by
the
BJP
and
Congress
as
AAP’s
popularity
increased
in
the
state.
Kejriwal
shared
details
of
the
Gujarat
tour
through
a
post
on
X.
The
AAP
convenor
and
former
Delhi
Chief
Minister
stated
that
the
schedule
includes
multiple
public
programmes.
Party
functionaries
link
this
tour
to
upcoming
political
activity
in
Gujarat,
where
AAP
is
working
to
widen
its
base
against
established
parties.
तीन दिन के दौरे पर आज गुजरात जा रहा हूँ। वहाँ कई कार्यक्रमों में शामिल होऊँगा।
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) December 7, 2025“>
Arvind
Kejriwal
Gujarat
visit
AAP
Gujarat
rally
incident
and
security
concerns
The
Jamnagar
incident
took
place
during
an
AAP
rally
on
Saturday.
A
person
from
the
audience
suddenly
threw
a
shoe
at
Gopal
Italia
while
Italia
was
on
stage.
The
attack
created
panic
at
the
venue
and
disrupted
the
event.
People
on
the
stage
and
in
the
crowd
reacted
immediately,
leading
to
chaos.
As
soon
as
the
shoe
was
hurled,
a
woman
AAP
worker
jumped
off
the
stage.
Other
party
workers
quickly
joined
and
caught
the
accused.
According
to
visuals
from
the
event,
several
workers
then
beat
the
person
for
a
long
time.
The
situation
on
the
stage
and
around
it
turned
disorderly
within
seconds.
Arvind
Kejriwal
Gujarat
visit
AAP
Gujarat
political
reaction
and
BJP
Congress
claims
Police
personnel
present
at
the
rally
tried
to
intervene
and
rescue
the
man.
However,
the
crowd
was
large
and
agitated,
so
officers
struggled
for
some
time.
Footage
shows
police
pushing
through
workers
to
free
the
accused
from
the
group.
The
incident
raised
questions
about
security
arrangements
at
AAP’s
public
gatherings
in
Gujarat.
After
the
rally,
a
video
of
the
incident
circulated
widely
on
social
media
platforms.
The
clip
showed
the
exact
moment
the
shoe
was
thrown
and
the
immediate
scuffle.
It
highlighted
how
quickly
AAP
workers
surrounded
the
accused.
The
visuals
also
underlined
the
scale
of
the
crowd
and
the
difficulties
faced
by
the
police.
Arvind
Kejriwal
Gujarat
visit
AAP
Gujarat
popularity
and
Kejriwal’s
statement
Kejriwal
reacted
sharply
on
X
after
the
attack
and
linked
it
to
AAP’s
growth
in
Gujarat.
Kejriwal
alleged
that
the
party’s
rising
support
base
has
worried
rival
groups.
The
AAP
chief
argued
that
both
the
Bharatiya
Janata
Party
and
the
Congress
feel
uneasy
about
changing
voter
preferences
in
the
state.
Kejriwal
wrote,
“In
Gujarat,
the
rising
popularity
of
AAP
has
shaken
both
the
BJP
and
the
Congress.
We
question
the
failures
of
the
BJP,
yet
it
is
the
Congress
that
feels
the
pain…
why?
In
Jamnagar,
our
popular
leader
and
MLA
Gopal
Italia
was
attacked
by
a
Congress
worker.”
In
another
post,
Kejriwal
increased
his
attack
on
both
national
parties.
Kejriwal
claimed
the
Jamnagar
episode
reflects
a
joint
resistance
to
AAP.
According
to
the
AAP
convenor,
the
incident
goes
beyond
personal
assault
and
signals
a
broader
political
threat
felt
by
opponents
in
Gujarat.
|
Key aspect |
Detail |
|---|---|
| Leader |
Arvind Kejriwal |
| State | Gujarat |
|
Visit duration |
Three days from 7 December |
|
Major incident |
Shoe thrown at Gopal Italia in Jamnagar rally |
|
Main allegation |
BJP and Congress united against AAP |
Kejriwal
asserted,
“This
attack
clearly
shows
that
in
Gujarat,
the
BJP
and
the
Congress
are
now
fighting
together
against
AAP.” The
statement
framed
the
attack
as
a
coordinated
political
response.
Kejriwal’s
comments
placed
responsibility
on
both
parties
rather
than
only
on
individual
workers
present
at
the
rally.
Kejriwal
further
warned
the
rival
parties
and
emphasised
AAP’s
stance.
Kejriwal
said,
“But
both
parties
should
listen
carefully.
AAP
leaders
neither
fear
nor
bow
down.
The
people
of
Gujarat
have
already
decided
to
move
toward
AAP
for
change,
and
that
is
the
reason
behind
the
panic
in
both
parties.”
The
remark
combined
political
messaging
with
claims
about
voter
mood.
The
three-day
Gujarat
tour
now
carries
added
political
weight
after
the
Jamnagar
incident.
AAP
cadres
are
expected
to
highlight
the
attack
while
projecting
confidence
about
growth
in
the
state.
For
BJP
and
Congress,
the
episode
and
Kejriwal’s
charges
add
another
layer
to
competition,
as
all
sides
track
how
public
opinion
in
Gujarat
responds.
