Kumar Vishwas' security to be reviewed by Centre following his allegations against Arvind Kejriwal
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New Delhi: Following his allegations against AAP convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the central government is reviewing the security of former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Kumar Vishwas. The Centre may give him protection through a central agency, official sources said on Friday. "The government is reviewing the security of Kumar Vishwas and may give him protection depending on his threat perception after a through review and based on intelligence inputs," the sources said. Security to Vishwas is likely to be given through a central security agency after the review. Vishwas had accused Kejriwal of supporting separatists during the high-voltage campaign for the assembly elections in Punjab.Vishwas' comments created a flutter among the people and in political corridors. Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge of the Congress, sought clarification from Kejriwal. Kharge said, "Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal must clarify on the statement made by his party founder Kumar Vishwas. Punjab is a very sensitive state where maintaining peace is of paramount importance. Kejriwal must show maturity and sensitivity when talking about a border state like Punjab." If he had any evidence related to terrorism against Kejriwal, why didn't he inform the security and investigative agencies? Was he also involved in this, which is why he remained silent for so long," he asked. He alleged Vishwas was making such accusations out of resentment because he did not get the Rajya Sabha seat.