New Delhi, July 12 -- Delhi BJP President Harsh Malhotra on Sunday criticised Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal over the organisation of a Sundarkand Paath programme in Rohini, alleging that the religious event was being used for political gains.

Malhotra alleged that Kejriwal's initiative was aimed at reviving his political prospects and accused him of displaying "hypocritical devotion" towards Hindu religious traditions.

"For the Aam Aadmi Party and Arvind Kejriwal, organising Shri Sundarkand Paath is nothing more than a political gimmick. Whenever he finds himself politically cornered, he attempts to improve his political standing by organising Shri Sundarkand recitations in Delhi," Malhotra said.

The Delhi BJP chief allege...