Arvind Kejriwal slams BJP over 160+ AAP workers arrest in Gujarat, warns of 10,000 more targeted, raising alarm over democracy and state intimidation.

In a major escalation of political tensions ahead of the 2026 local self-government elections, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal has accused the BJP-led Gujarat government of orchestrating a “pre-planned conspiracy” to dismantle the party.

160 Arrested, 10,000 More Targeted?In a strongly worded letter addressed to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday, April 2, 2026, Arvind Kejriwal highlighted a disturbing pattern of state-sponsored intimidation. According to the letter, more than 160 AAP workers have been arrested over the past three months under various serious charges.

Kejriwal further alleged that internal sources suggest a massive crackdown is being prepared, with plans to arrest more than 10,000 workers across the state to cripple the party’s campaign before the upcoming civic polls.

The BJP is terrified of AAP’s growing support. They are no longer fighting us with votes; they are fighting us with the police force,” Arvind Kejriwal stated in his communication.

The Trigger: Isudan Gadhvi’s Arrest

The tensions reached a boiling point following the arrest of AAP Gujarat State President Isudan Gadhvi and 17 others at the Jam Khambaliya police station. Gadhvi had gone to the station to represent a party worker whom he claimed was wrongly accused.While Gadhvi was released late at night, Arvind Kejriwal cited this incident as a “special pattern” of harassment. He pointed to recent incidents in Dwarka, Porbandar, and Jamnagar, where AAP workers were reportedly booked under serious sections after minor altercations, while the opposing parties faced no action.

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Demand for Urgent Meeting

Taking a proactive stance, Arvind Kejriwal has requested an urgent meeting with CM Bhupendra Patel to discuss the “deteriorating democratic environment” in Gujarat. Arvind Kejriwal mentioned that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann would accompany him for the meeting.generate news article in english accroding to seo with 100% uniaue plagrism and focus keyord 5 to 6 times in this news article

Key points raised in the letter include:

Misuse of State Machinery: Allegations that 145 FIRs have been filed against AAP leaders in March alone.

Threats at Home: Reports of police visiting the homes of party karyakartas to intimidate their families.

Comparison of Governance: Kejriwal noted that while AAP governs Punjab, it does not misuse the police to settle political scores, unlike the current situation in Gujarat.