NEW DELHI: The Election Fee of India (EC) has directed Delhi minister Atishi to reply to allegations of a possible ballot code violation following her latest claims that the Bharatiya Janata Get together (BJP) approached her by a “very shut” individual to hitch the occasion. Atishi’s statements, whereby she asserted that the BJP had coerced her to defect, prompted the EC’s motion after a grievance was lodged by the BJP relating to her remarks. Atishi has been instructed to furnish an in depth response by 5 pm this Saturday.
BJP Approached Me To Be a part of Get together: Atishi
Atishi, a distinguished determine inside the Aam Aadmi Get together (AAP), claimed earlier this week that she had been approached by the BJP with presents to modify sides, purportedly to safeguard her political profession. These claims have been swiftly met with a authorized discover from the Delhi BJP, denouncing Atishi’s assertions as baseless and defamatory. The discover, delivered by advocate Satya Ranjan Swain on behalf of Delhi BJP chief Praveen Shankar Kapoor, emphasised the dearth of substantiation for Atishi’s allegations and demanded a retraction and apology.
What Did Atishi Say?
Throughout a press convention, Atishi alleged that the BJP had used intimidation techniques, together with threats of imminent arrest by the Directorate of Enforcement, to coerce her into becoming a member of their ranks. She additional accused the central authorities, led by the BJP, of using probe companies to intimidate the AAP and its members. Atishi reaffirmed her occasion’s resolve to withstand such stress, invoking historic figures like Bhagat Singh and asserting their dedication to upholding democratic ideas. “I need to inform the BJP that we’ll not be frightened of you. We’re the troopers of Arvind Kejriwal. We’re aides of Bhagat Singh. We’ll proceed to save lots of the Structure and can work to provide the folks a greater life underneath the management of Arvind Kejriwal,” she mentioned.
AAP Vs BJP In Excise Coverage Case
Atishi additional alleged that within the coming two months earlier than the Basic Elections, a number of extra leaders, together with Raghav Chadha and Saurabh Bharadwaj, shall be arrested by the central probe company. The escalating tensions between the AAP and the BJP, notably within the run-up to the Basic Elections, sign a contentious political panorama in Delhi.
