The national capital Delhi has been burning over the amended Citizenship Act, and the state chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been at the receiving end ever since the protests over the issue has put the city life at halt.

The BJP has been targeting Kejriwal led AamAadmi Party over the matter saying that the party has not been doing enough to stop violence.

Opening up finally to all the accusations and flak, Kejriwal today hit back the BJP saying that people knew who were capable of causing riots in the city. He called for peace adding that the violence was purposely being held ahead of elections.

“These violent protests are happening due to the upcoming elections (in Delhi). Those who fear losing are doing this. I want to appeal to the people of Delhi to maintain peace. The whole country knows who is capable of causing riots,” Kejriwal told reporters.

“The opposition is saying that the AAP is making these happen. Why would AAP do this? The opposition is spreading violence on purpose to win election. The AAP is not going to benefit from this. The opposition thinks they will benefit from this. But the people of Delhi are very smart,” said the minister.

Meanwhile, Kejriwal announced that domestic electricity charges would apply at courts’ chambers.

“We had set aside Rs 50 crore for their welfare, and a committee was set up to decide how to spend it. Committee has made four demands, and the cabinet has accepted all of them,” he added.

Polls to the 70-member Delhi Assembly are due early next year. While Kejriwal-led party is hoping to repeat its the 2014 election win, the BJP led by Manoj Tiwari is also trying its best to oust the party.

Kejriwal-led party has recently made several announcements for the middle class ahead of the upcoming elections. While he made DTC buses and the Delhi Metro rides free for women, AAP also made also made electricity free for Delhi residents for up to 200 units.