Kejriwal tried to remove barricades to allow supporters to join protest. Kejriwal also said that Republic Day celebrations are only about processions to appease netas. br br Slamming his comment, BJP said, "Kejriwal has insulted the meaning of Republic Day with his comments. He must apologise for hurting patriotic sentiments." Attacking Kejriwal, BJP said that his comment on Republic Day was in bad taste. "This dharna is a political gimmick," the party hit out. br br "What is happening is an attempt to divert attention from corruption issues & to run away from responsibilities," said Prakash Javdekar of BJP.