Why Arvind Kejriwal took a chartered flight from Jaipur to Delhi

File photo of Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal, who has been attacking political leaders for using chartered aircraft of corporates, today created flutter by himself travelling in such an aircraft from Jaipur to Delhi.

Mr Kejriwal said the India Today Group arranged for the aircraft as they wanted him to attend their conclave.

"As other plane was not available, I took the chartered plane. India Today Group has invited me. They bore the cost of the chartered plane," the former Delhi Chief Minister said.

"As a regular practice for Conclave India Today Group organizes charters to suit tight schedule of newsmakers," India Today said in a tweet.

BJP's Smriti Irani attacked Mr Kejriwal saying he was "hypocritical" as he claims to be against VIP culture but does not follow what he says.

"He has not even vacated the house he was allotted after becoming Chief Minister of Delhi," she said.