Amit Shah accused Arvind Kejriwal of lying about the BJP poisoning the Yamuna, challenging him to provide evidence. Shah criticized AAP for broken promises and alleged scams. Meanwhile, Kejriwal must clarify his claims to the Election Commission. The political exchange intensifies as Delhi's elections approach, with accusations from both sides.
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