War of Words: Amarinder Singh Slams Arvind Kejriwal on Twitter

Accusing Kejriwal of “intellectual bankruptcy”, among other things, Singh asked him to stop hiding behind others.

Trust Indian politicians to make a slow Sunday interesting.

President of Punjab Congress Captain Amarinder Singh took to Twitter to openly slam Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party president Arvind Kejriwal this Sunday.

Kejriwal is currently touring Punjab, trying to secure enough support for his party in the region.

Commenting on Kejriwal’s attempts to garner support in Punjab, Singh called him out on what he claims is the Delhi CM’s “intellectual bankruptcy”.

Like older manifestos, once again Kejriwal states the obvious & exposes his intellectual bankruptcy in crafting actual solutions for Punjab

— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) October 23, 2016

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Singh went ahead accusing Kejriwal of increasing taxes in Delhi.

While he speaks of creating better business environment, FICCI accused his govt of creating hostile situation for small businesses in Delhi

— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) October 23, 2016

In Delhi Kejriwal hiked VAT twice this year,increased toll taxes & imposed a new green tax on trucks. Yet he speaks of lower tax in Punjab

— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) October 23, 2016

Kejriwal better set his own house in order, before he sets his sights on Punjab

— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) October 23, 2016

Country is increasingly sick of your theatrics just to grab headlines! (2/2)

— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) October 23, 2016

This is what Kejriwal had to say in response:

Sir, Badals closed corruption cases against u just a few months before elections. Why? Punjab asking what's the deal? https://t.co/qJ0zLK8XeB

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) October 23, 2016

You and your shoot and scoot politics!! Tell us how many of those who you accused before elections have been put behind bars till now? (1/2) https://t.co/kN1rOaTxD5

— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) October 23, 2016

While Singh continued his verbal attack on the Delhi chief minister the latter, on Monday, invited him for a debate, naming HS Phoolka, Jarnail Singh and Bhagwant as participants from AAP.

I accept ur challenge sir. I suggest 4 names- H S Phoolka, Jarnail Singh, Bhagwant or Gurpreet. Speaker, date, time, place of ur choice https://t.co/lYrOMgEET3

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) October 24, 2016

Punjabis believe in leading from the front,not hiding behind others.Or have you already accepted that you can't face me for a public debate? https://t.co/PV8jvsG9EH

— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) October 24, 2016

I am not hiding behind anyone sir. I am ready for a debate with Rahul ji or Sonia ji anytime. Our punjab team will debate wid u. https://t.co/EeSqHHZLss

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) October 24, 2016

The two political leaders continued with their Twitter exchange well up till Monday afternoon. Whether or not there is more to unfold from this war of words, only time will tell.