He called Kejriwal a “urban Naxalite” and accused him of conspiring against Sanatana Dharma in an interview with India Today.
He claimed that the Delhi Chief Minister was working with foreign organizations to undermine Indian customs, and that the odd-even rule was implemented to prevent people from congregating during Diwali.
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This occurred when the Delhi administration was chastised by the Supreme Court for the increasing levels of air pollution, and the odd-even plan was described as “mere optics.”
It further emphasized that, as it concerns people’s lives, the matter should not be politicized.
The odd-even vehicle rationing plan will be put into effect in the nation’s capital from November 13–20, according to a statement made on Monday by Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai.
In addition, all schools have been closed till Friday, with the exception of Class 10 and Class 12 students.
Bidhuri charges Kejriwal of outlawing holidays that receive funding from outside.
Bidhuri continued by charging Kejriwal for forbidding Indian holidays by taking in foreign funding.
He notably brought up the Delhi government’s Diwali ban on firecrackers and questioned the rationale behind the decision.
The BJP lawmaker also urged “so-called secular and intellectual” people—a reference to Kejriwal—to find a way to fight pollution instead of restricting traditional customs.
Bidhuri has a history of making contentious remarks
Notably, Bidhuri is no stranger to disputes and divisive remarks.
During a debate on the Chandrayaan-3 mission in the Lok Sabha in September, he assaulted and used extremely offensive language against Danish Ali, a member of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP). This caused a huge uproar.
Bidhuri allegedly called the BSP leader during his speech a “katwa” (circumcised), a “bharwa” (pimp), and a “Muslim ugrawadi” (Muslim terrorist).
The odd-even rule will go into effect on November 13.
From Monday, November 13 to November 20, the odd-even rule—which restricts traffic on Delhi’s highways according to license plate numbers—will be in force.
Notably, this year’s Diwali falls on Sunday, November 12.
Rai made the announcement following a high-level meeting on Monday that was chaired by Kejriwal.
This rule states that automobiles with odd-numbered license plates can only be driven on odd-numbered dates, and even-numbered plates can only be driven on even-numbered dates.