AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal and someone associated with Arvind Kejriwal since his India against corruption days says the arrogance of Mr Kejriwal was punished by the public. She also blamed him for being someone who allows women to be hit and bet up inside their home.
Ms Maliwal, once a close associate of Mr Kejriwal, has emerged as one of his most vocal critics in recent times. Ms Maliwal, who also served as the chairperson of the Delhi Commission for Women, has publicly expressed her disillusionment with Mr Kejriwal's leadership and his party's direction.
In May 2024, Ms Maliwal accused Bibhav Kumar, a close aide of Mr Kejriwal, of assaulting her at the Chief Minister's official residence. She alleged that during a visit to discuss pressing issues, she was "beaten badly" in the drawing room while Mr Kejriwal was present in the house.