Arvind Kejriwal
At a recent public event in Mohali, the former Delhi Chief Minister claimed, with his trademark flair, that he deserves nothing less than a Nobel Prize for his work in Delhi’s governance – despite, as he put it, being constantly “blocked and bullied” by the Lieutenant Governor and the Centre.
“I should get a Nobel Prize for governance and administration for the amount of work I did in Delhi,” Kejriwal said, drawing both gasps and giggles.
But wait – it didn’t stop there.
He doubled down, alleging that five Mohalla Clinics built by the AAP government were bulldozed by the BJP-led municipal corporation, reported Hindustan Times. According to Kejriwal, the demolition wasn’t just about bricks and cement—it was a deliberate hit on Delhi’s healthcare revolution. “They couldn’t digest our success,” he declared.
Then came the greatest hits. Free 200 units of electricity? That was him. 20,000 litres of free water per family? Also him. Fixing power lines personally back in 2013? You bet. Fasting for 15 days to push reforms? Yep, he threw that in too—painting a picture of a leader who didn’t just govern but hustled, soldered, and starved for Delhi.
Of course, the BJP didn’t sit back and clap. Oh no. Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva advised Kejriwal to “get a mental health check-up.” Another party member sarcastically offered him a “Global Corruption Award” instead, adding that if there were Nobels for mismanagement, he’d win that too—hands down.
Meanwhile, the internet went into overdrive.
Meme-makers had a field day. One likened Kejriwal’s Nobel claim to someone asking for an Oscar without making a movie. Another suggested he’d soon demand a Grammy for delivering campaign speeches. Hashtags like #NobelForKejriwal and #KejriwalDeserves trended for all the wrong reasons.
But behind the drama, there’s a familiar tune: AAP’s long-standing complaint that the Lieutenant Governor acts as the Centre’s remote control, blocking Delhi’s welfare schemes at every step. Kejriwal, once again, cast himself as the eternal underdog—the man who dared to care in a system designed to stop him.
Supporters say he transformed Delhi’s health and education sectors despite enormous pushback. Critics argue he’s perfected the art of self-glorification and blame-shifting. Somewhere in the middle, Delhiites are wondering if their next power bill will come with a Nobel nomination form.
Whether Kejriwal was joking, venting, or manifesting a Stockholm ceremony remains unclear. But one thing’s certain—he knows how to stir the pot. And this time, he’s served it with a Nobel-sized ladle.
Photo Credit: HT
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