New Delhi: The BJP on Wednesday mounted a blistering assault on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of being the “kingpin” of the alleged liquor coverage rip-off and saying that “handcuffs” aren’t far-off. The BJP’s response got here after the Enforcement Directorate raided AAP MP Sanjay Singh’s residence in reference to a cash laundering case linked to the Delhi liquor coverage. Premises of some others related to the case are additionally being lined, officers stated.
Throughout a press convention on the BJP headquarters, get together nationwide spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia claimed that Dinesh Arora, one of many accused within the Delhi excise coverage case, had advised the probe company that he had paid a bribe of Rs 32 lakh by cheque to Kejriwal at his residence within the presence of Sanjay Singh. “Arora has admitted that he paid Rs 32 lakh as a bribe to Kejriwal by a cheque on being requested by Sanjay Singh on the assembly to pay for the get together fund,” Bhatia stated.
#WATCH | Delhi: BJP Chief Gaurav Bhatia says, “The general public of the nation and Delhi has understood that if there is a kingpin within the Liquor rip-off it’s Arvind Kejriwal on whose indications the Liquor rip-off in Delhi befell…On the indication of Arvind Kejriwal, Sanjay Singh says… pic.twitter.com/D0SUIJyiMK
— ANI (@ANI) October 4, 2023
He claimed Kejriwal was a “sinner” and the “kingpin” of the alleged liquor rip-off and accused Singh of being concerned within the case because the AAP supremo’s “left hand”. “His proper hand Manish Sisodia has been languishing in jail for the previous a number of months. Each the left hand and the best hand of Kejriwal are concerned in corruption. It is Kejriwal who forces his MPs and ministers to commit corruption to fill his coffers,” Bhatia charged.
“Handcuffs are getting nearer to Arvind Kejriwal… I dare Kejriwal to carry a press convention and make clear if he has not acquired a bribe of Rs 32 lakh by cheque from Arora,” the BJP chief added.
BJP Protests In opposition to Kejriwal, A number of Detained
In the meantime, Delhi Bharatiya Janata Celebration (BJP) leaders and employees are holding an enormous protest outdoors the Aam Aadmi Celebration’s (AAP) workplace within the nationwide capital demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal after the Enforcement Directorate raids on the residence of its Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Wednesday. Talking to reporters, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari stated, “Now we have gathered right here demanding resignation from Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal. Former Delhi ministers Satyendar Jain and Manish Sisodia have been in jail for a very long time and Arvind Kejriwal is making an attempt to save lots of them. He’s the mastermind of all of them…”
Based on reviews, a number of BJP employees have been detained by the Delhi Police for protesting outdoors the AAP workplace and demanding the resignation of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.
#WATCH | Delhi Police detains BJP employees protesting outdoors AAP workplace demanding the resignation of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal. pic.twitter.com/EenKIQ2Cvj
— ANI (@ANI) October 4, 2023
BJP Resorting To Determined Measures: Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday stated the ED raids on AAP chief Sanjay Singh’s residence confirmed that the BJP was resorting to determined measures because it stares at a defeat within the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Many such raids will happen however there’s nothing to be afraid of, the Aam Aadmi Celebration (AAP) nationwide convener stated.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday morning raided AAP MP Sanjay Singh’s dwelling in reference to a cash laundering case linked to the Delhi excise coverage, officers stated. Premises of some others related to the case are additionally being lined, they stated.
“They’ve been probing the alleged liquor rip-off for the final yr however nothing has been discovered but. Nothing can be discovered at Sanjay Singh’s residence. When somebody is watching defeat, they resort to determined measures. That’s what is occurring proper now,” Kejriwal advised reporters throughout his go to to the Okhla landfill website.
The Delhi Chief Minister stated such raids will solely enhance because the election nears.”ED, CBI, I-T and police – all of the businesses will grow to be energetic because the elections come nearer. Yesterday, it was journalists and at the moment, it’s Sanjay Singh. Many such raids will occur. However there isn’t a should be scared,” he added.
On the Supreme Courtroom listening to his former deputy Manish Sisodia’s bail plea, Kejriwal stated, “The blessings of youngsters are with him. We hope he’ll get justice from the Supreme Courtroom at the moment.”
