...slugs it out with Capt on Twitter

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, October 24

The allegation levelled by AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal against state Congress chief Capt Amarinder Singh over an understanding with the Badals has triggered a war of words on microblogging site Twitter.

In all Tweets, Kejriwal addressed Amarinder as Sir. He first tweeted: “Sir, ppl talking in Punjab that u using (Bikram Singh) Majithia’s drug money in ur campaign. Is it true? U had saved him from CBI enquiry 3 yrs back (sic)”.

Amarinder responded sharply: “When your hopes crash from 100 to 30 and still sliding, you’re bound to hallucinate and see things that don’t exist.”

Referring to the recent closure of a Vigilance case against Amarinder, Kejriwal said: “Sir, the Badals closed corruption cases against you a few months before the elections. Why? Punjab is asking what’s the deal?”

After some more tweets, Amarinder challenged the AAP convener to a debate, saying, “Now that you’ve shot your mouth, don’t scoot like you typically do! Show courage & come for an open debate. Choose the time, place & platform.”

Kejriwal suggested the names of his leaders for the debate. “I accept ur challenge sir. I suggest 4 names — HS Phoolka, Jarnail Singh, Bhagwant or Gurpreet. Speaker, date, time, place of ur choice.”

“Punjabis believe in leading from the front, not hiding behind others,” the PPCC chief replied.

Brar, Chhotepur trade barbs

Former AAP state convener Sucha Singh Chhotepur accused Kejriwal of selling tickets in Punjab. While Kejriwal did not react, Brar joined the issue questioning the credentials of Chhotepur. He called Kejriwal “a brother and an honest leader”.