AAP leaders, along with YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, campaigned for Swati Maliwal, who states she has since received threats.

On a Sunday, AAP Rajya Sabha MP, Swati Maliwal, spoke out about the distressing situation she has been facing. She revealed that she had been receiving numerous rape and death threats, all due to a 'character assassination' campaign that was allegedly orchestrated by her own party leaders and volunteers. The situation had escalated even further when a popular YouTuber, Dhruv Rathee, posted a biased video against her.

In a post on social media, Maliwal expressed her disappointment and frustration at the actions of her party members. She accused them of trying to intimidate her into withdrawing her complaint. Maliwal also mentioned her attempts to reach out to Dhruv Rathee and share her side of the story, but he had ignored her calls and messages.

She emphasized that it was shameful for someone like Dhruv Rathee, who claims to be an independent journalist, to act like any other AAP spokesperson and victim-shame her. Maliwal listed some crucial points that were neglected in Rathee's video, such as the U-turn of the AAP after initially acknowledging the incident, the MLC report that revealed injuries due to the assault, and the selective release of the video and formatting of the accused's phone. She also questioned why the accused was allowed to re-enter the crime scene, potentially tampering with evidence, and how a woman who has always stood for the right issues could suddenly be influenced by the BJP.

Maliwal expressed her disappointment with how the entire party machinery and its supporters had attempted to vilify and shame her. She believed that their actions spoke volumes about their stance on women's issues. She also mentioned that she had reported the rape and death threats to the Delhi Police and hoped that they would take strong action against the perpetrators. In a chilling conclusion, Maliwal noted, "In any case, if something happens to me, we know who instigated it."

The incident in question involved the arrest of Bibhav Kumar on May 18 for assaulting Maliwal at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence on May 13. Kumar, a former PS to Kejriwal, had recently applied for bail, and the court has issued a notice to the Delhi Police, seeking their response. The situation is still ongoing, and Maliwal continues to face threats and harassment.

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