The Kejriwal Conundrum: Swati Maliwal Reignites 'Sheesh Mahal' Scrutiny and Crowns Him 'Punjab's Super CM'

Swati Maliwal, never one to mince words, is back in the political spotlight, and this time, her target is none other than Delhi's Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal. It seems the ghost of 'Sheesh Mahal' — remember those allegations of lavish spending on his official residence? — has, rather dramatically, resurfaced. This isn't just a simple revisit of old news; it's a pointed re-ignition, a 'Sheesh Mahal 2.0' if you will, that’s clearly meant to stir the pot.

But Maliwal's recent statements didn't just stop at revisiting past controversies; oh no, she added a fresh, rather pointed, barb. She's publicly labeled Kejriwal as none other than "Punjab's Super CM." Now, that's a title, isn't it? It certainly raises an eyebrow, immediately suggesting a leadership stretched thin, perhaps too thin, between two states. One might even wonder, for all the world to see, where his true, undivided focus actually lies.

This isn't just idle chatter, mind you. Maliwal, with her characteristic directness, backed her "Super CM" claim with some pretty specific examples. She cited the recent, rather public, directive regarding electricity in Punjab, a significant order, issued, intriguingly, by the Delhi Chief Minister's office, not Punjab's own. And then there's the ongoing saga, a perpetual headache one could say, around the Chief Secretary's appointment in Delhi, where she feels Kejriwal has, well, overstepped. It’s all quite a tangled web, honestly.

And on the topic of the Chief Secretary, it’s worth recalling a Supreme Court order, isn't it? That ruling, clear as day, explicitly stated that the Delhi Chief Minister should have no say in the transfer or posting of the Delhi Chief Secretary. Yet, Maliwal suggests that influence, the unseen hand, appears to linger, casting a noticeable shadow over the clear directives from the highest court. It's a point of contention, to be sure, and one that doesn't seem to be fading away anytime soon.

Her message, really, at its core, is quite simple: focus on Delhi. With all the pressing issues facing the capital, from its perennial air quality challenges to the endless need for infrastructural development, Maliwal argues that Kejriwal’s attention is—or, rather, should be—squarely on his own backyard. It’s a compelling call to re-center, to remember the promises made, indeed the very mandate given, to Delhi's residents. For once, perhaps, less Super CM, and a good deal more of a dedicated, local leader. That's the gist, you could say.