This was the third Metro launch since 2015 to which Arvind Kejriwal wasn't invited.

Delhi CM and Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal, who remained in the headlines all throughout 2016 for his verbal spats with the BJP's top brass including PM Modi and finance minster Arun Jaitley, has lately been keeping a low profile. Seldom does he lose his composure these days or comment on a controversial issue. Many are of the opinion that Kejriwal is presently on rehab, desperately trying to overhaul his cliche image of a foul-mouthed politician.

As expected, on Monday, when Kejriwal was asked for his comments on why he wasn't extended an invite for the launch of Delhi Metro's Magenta Line, he declined to comment, only saying, "I wish you a merry Christmas, no discussion on politics."

However, Kejriwal did retweet his deputy Manish Sisodia, who in his tweet had called it an "insult to the people of Delhi".

But, a couple of days later, in a sudden U-turn (quite usual with AAP), the party made an appeal to all those who were "angry" at Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal not being invited to the inaugural run of Delhi Metro's Magenta Line to donate Rs 100.

A post on the party's Facebook page read: "Delhi CM wasn't invited for Metro Magenta Line inauguration. If you are angry (then) donate."

Moreover, for encashing on the insult, an email from AAP outreach was sent to all those who have subscribed to the party's newsletter appealing them to donate Rs 100.

The email, sent out in Krishnaraj's name, read: "Ever since we found that Delhi CM is not invited for the inauguration of Magenta line Delhi Metro, we got emails, tweets, posts pouring outrage."

However, AAP's ill-thought antic of garnering support and also raising a few quick bucks in the process was met with huge backlash from the online community.

Here are a few antagonistic responses to AAP's donation pitch:

Don't celebrate Rakhi - Donate to AAP
Don't burst crackers on Diwali - Donate to AAP
Feeling Angry ? - Donate to AAP

*Few Years later*

Pyar me dhokha - Donate to AAP
Patni se anban - Donate to AAP
Kabj aur bawasir ka shartiya Ilaaj - Donate to AAP pic.twitter.com/yjJCsWp0hI

— The Frustrated Indian (@FrustIndian) December 28, 2017

Aaptard 1: Maine donation kar diya ab accha feel kar raha hu.
Aaptard 2: Main bhi donation kar k apna gussa shant karunga.
Aaptard 1: Lekin tu to berozgar hai paisa kaha se layega ?
Aaptard 2: pic.twitter.com/HdhFs4a3Ir

— Delhi se hu bhenchd (@delhichatter) December 28, 2017

'Dilli da Munda' Virat Kohli did not invite 'Dilli Ka Maalik' Arvind Kejriwal on his wedding reception

If you are angry with it then you can contribute to this cause by either boycotting Indian cricket matches or by donating to AAP

— Indian National Con (@desimojito) December 28, 2017