Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Delhi BJP Challenges AAP MLA’s Claims on Drug Trade
AAP MLA Kuldeep Kumar accused Delhi Police of protecting people involved in selling illegal drugs.
The Delhi BJP rejected his accusation.
BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor told Kumar to look at the drug problem in Punjab first.
The Aam Aadmi Party is in power in Punjab, according to the report.
Kapoor also said Kumar often raises new issues to get attention in the media.
He argued that people in Kalyanpuri want practical solutions instead of press conferences.
Both sides are discussing the serious problem of drug abuse.
The report does not provide evidence confirming either the police-protection allegation or the BJP’s criticism.
Delhi BJP accused AAP MLA Kuldeep Kumar of blaming Delhi Police over alleged drug sales in Kalyanpuri.
BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor urged Kumar to focus on Punjab’s drug problem, where AAP is in power.
Kapoor said Kumar was trying to gain media attention by raising a new issue every day.
The BJP spokesperson claimed residents of Kalyanpuri and East Delhi understand the local situation and want solutions.
Kapoor called drug abuse a serious social issue that should not be used for routine political point-scoring.
- Who
- AAP MLA Kuldeep Kumar, Delhi BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor, the Delhi BJP and the Delhi Police.
- What
- The Delhi BJP criticized Kumar for alleging that Delhi Police were shielding people involved in illicit drug sales.
- When
- The report describes the BJP’s response as occurring on Saturday and quotes Kapoor speaking on Sunday.
- Where
- Kalyanpuri and East Delhi in Delhi; Kapoor also referred to Punjab.
- Why
- The BJP said Kumar should focus on Punjab’s drug menace and stop using drug abuse for political point-scoring.
AAP MLA’s Allegation
Delhi BJP’s Response
Police and drug sales
AAP MLA’s Allegation
Kuldeep Kumar alleged that Delhi Police were shielding people involved in selling narcotic substances and drugs in the area.
Delhi BJP’s Response
The Delhi BJP rejected Kumar’s accusation and said drug abuse should not be used for daily political point-scoring.
Political responsibility
AAP MLA’s Allegation
Kumar raised the issue of alleged drug sales in Kalyanpuri and criticized the Delhi Police.
Delhi BJP’s Response
Praveen Shankar Kapoor said Kumar should focus on Punjab’s drug menace, where the Aam Aadmi Party is in power.
How to address the problem
AAP MLA’s Allegation
Kumar’s position, as reported, emphasizes allegations about police conduct and drug sales.
Delhi BJP’s Response
Kapoor said people in Kalyanpuri and East Delhi want solutions rather than press conferences, and accused Kumar of seeking media attention.
- Main issue
- Allegations concerning illicit drug sales and drug abuse in Kalyanpuri.
- AAP representative
- Kuldeep Kumar, an Aam Aadmi Party MLA.
- BJP representative
- Praveen Shankar Kapoor, a Delhi BJP spokesperson.
- Police allegation
- Kumar accused Delhi Police of shielding those involved in the illicit narcotics trade.
- BJP response
- The Delhi BJP rejected the accusation and redirected attention to Punjab’s drug problem.
- Areas mentioned
- Kalyanpuri and East Delhi.
- BJP’s stated priority
- Kapoor said residents want solutions rather than press conferences.