Punjab BJP chief Kewal Dhillon slams AAP after CBI raid at CM Mann’s camp office in Chandigarh
Punjab BJP chief Kewal Dhillon accuses AAP of corruption following CBI raids at CM Bhagwant Mann's camp office in Chandigarh.
Punjab BJP chief Kewal Singh Dhillon has launched a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, accusing it of systemic corruption and dishonesty following high-profile CBI raids at Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s camp office in Chandigarh.
The political firestorm erupted after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted searches at House Number 50 in Chandigarh's Sector 2. These raids are part of an ongoing investigation into allegations involving the Chief Minister's Officer on Special Duty (OSD), Rajbir Singh Ghuman.
"Stop Beating Around the Bush," says Dhillon
Taking to social media platform X, Kewal Singh Dhillon did not mince words, suggesting that the AAP government is attempting to deflect blame onto the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He emphasized that the investigation was not a political vendetta by the BJP but a judicial mandate.
“Why do you keep beating around the bush? Tell us why the caravan was looted! The blatant dishonesty and corruption of the Aam Aadmi Party have now come to light before the people of Punjab,” Dhillon stated, echoing sentiments that the ruling party must answer to the citizens.
Dhillon further clarified that the CBI's involvement stems directly from orders issued by the Punjab and Haryana High Court. He urged the state government to stop "running away from the truth" and instead cooperate fully with the central agency to clear the air.
The Scope of the CBI Investigation
The CBI has officially registered an FIR to probe a wide array of corruption allegations against Rajbir Singh Ghuman and his associates. The investigation is not limited to a single issue but covers a massive spectrum of administrative misconduct. According to the agency, the allegations include:
- Manipulation of Postings: Influencing the placement of high-ranking IAS and IPS officers.
- Policy Interference: Meddling in departmental proceedings and the formulation of government policies.
- Administrative Approvals: Misusing power regarding tender conditions, licensing matters, and land-use conversions.
- Financial Misconduct: Handling property disputes and revenue-related issues in exchange for pecuniary benefits.
- Leaking Confidential Data: Purportedly providing drafts of government orders and policies to private individuals before they were officially issued.
As the investigation intensifies, Dhillon concluded that the era of evasion is over, stating, “The public is watching everything—now it's 'AAP's turn to answer.”