AAP SCAM
Punjab government "equals" Congress' 5-year GST collection in just 3 years, claims Harpal Singh Cheema
Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema announced that the AAP government has matched the Congress government's five-year GST collection in just three years, totaling Rs 63,033 crore. The government curbed tax evasion through strict measures and exposed a Rs 163 crore fake billing scam in Ludhiana.
Excise policy: Delhi HC to hear on Monday Kejriwal, Sisodia's pleas challenging charge sheet cognisance
The Delhi High Court will address petitions from Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia on Monday. These petitions challenge the trial court's acceptance of the Enforcement Directorate's charge sheet. The charge sheet relates to the alleged excise policy scam. Kejriwal and Sisodia argue that prosecution sanctions were missing. They claim sanctions were necessary given their positions as public servants.
AAP slams ACB action against Sisodia, Jain over alleged corruption in classroom construction
The Delhi government's Anti-Corruption Branch has filed a case against AAP leaders Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain, alleging corruption in the construction of over 12,000 classrooms. The alleged scam involves inflated contract rates, with costs reaching nearly five times the usual amount. The ACB claims financial irregularities, deviations, and cost escalations occurred during the project.
Anti-Corruption Branch files case against AAP's Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain on Rs 2,000 cr corruption scam charges
Delhi's Anti-Corruption Branch has filed an FIR against AAP leaders Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain, alleging ₹2,000 crore corruption in the construction of over 12,000 government school classrooms. The investigation follows complaints of inflated costs and violations of CVC guidelines, with tenders awarded to contractors allegedly linked to AAP.
ED probing 'final beneficiaries' of ₹2 cr kickbacks allegedly utilised by AAP for election funding
The Enforcement Directorate is investigating alleged kickbacks in the Delhi Jal Board case, suspecting that ₹2 crore was used by the Aam Aadmi Party for election funding. A chartered accountant turned approver, providing crucial evidence to trace the money trail.
DTC burdened by Rs 14,000 cr losses and shrinking fleet: CAG Report
The Delhi Transport Corporation’s liabilities surged from Rs 28,263 crore in 2015-16 to Rs 65,274 crore in 2021-22, incurring operational losses of over Rs 14,000 crore, according to a CAG report. The report highlighted issues such as unfunctional CCTV systems, an aging bus fleet, and delays in procuring electric buses.
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BJP TN chief Annamalai, party leaders detained over protest against TASMAC scam
BJP Tamil Nadu president K Annamalai and party functionaries were detained by the police before their planned protest against alleged irregularities in state-run liquor retailer TASMAC. The Enforcement Directorate recently reported Rs 1,000 crore worth of irregularities, including manipulation in tender processes and unaccounted cash transactions.
Dismal, directionless, insensitive: BJP's CR Kesavan takes jibe at DMK budget
BJP leader CR Kesavan criticized the Tamil Nadu government's budget, calling it directionless and insensitive to public needs, and linked it to the ongoing TASMAC liquor scam. He alleged increasing state debt and financial mismanagement. Other BJP leaders also denounced the budget as empty and corrupt. The budget presentation was overshadowed by ED's findings of irregularities in the TASMAC.
President approves FIR against Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain in Rs 1,300-cr Delhi school 'scam'
President Droupadi Murmu has sanctioned an FIR against AAP leaders Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain in a ₹1,300 crore scam related to the construction of classrooms in Delhi schools. The irregularities were identified by the Delhi vigilance directorate and the CVC, highlighting discrepancies in the construction of 2,405 classrooms, originally initiated to address a classroom shortage.
President okays registration of FIR against AAP's Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain in alleged Rs 1,300 crore classroom scam
President has approved the registration of an FIR against AAP leaders Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain in connection with an alleged Rs 1,300 crore scam related to the construction of classrooms in Delhi government schools. The CVC report highlighted significant irregularities, including cost overruns and the construction of excess classrooms and toilets without fresh tenders.
"Delhi saw scam after scam either by Congress or AAP governments": CM Rekha Gupta
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta accused previous Congress and AAP governments of numerous scams over the past 27 years. At a BJP function, she emphasized the need for extensive development work in Delhi and vowed to realize Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for the capital city.
The coming days are not good for AAP: BJP MLA on "irregularities" in CAG report
BJP MLA Arvinder Singh Lovely alleged that the CAG report revealed irregularities in the AAP government's Excise Policy, indicating potential legal repercussions for AAP leaders. Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta has referred the report to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) for thorough examination and expects a final report within three months.
CAG report on Delhi liquor policy referred to PAC, findings expected in three months
The CAG report on Delhi's liquor policy points to significant irregularities and financial losses. Speaker Vijender Gupta has referred it to the Public Accounts Committee for examination, expecting findings in three months. The report highlights issues with the licensing process, pricing mechanisms, and regulatory oversight, resulting in revenue losses of Rs 2,002 crore. Strict action is demanded.
Kejriwal "destined" for Tihar jail, should become CM there: Congress leader Udit Raj
Congress leader Udit Raj suggested that AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal might still face jail time despite speculations about his Rajya Sabha entry. BJP MP Anurag Thakur accused Kejriwal of being involved in a liquor scam and attempting to enter Rajya Sabha to avoid facing corruption charges.
JP Nadda attacks AAP over scams, calls for 'Viksit Delhi'
BJP national president JP Nadda launched an attack on AAP, alleging corruption and mismanagement in Delhi. He highlighted scams and accused the AAP government of neglecting education and infrastructure development. Nadda urged voters to support BJP to bring about change in the upcoming elections.
'Alcohol Affected Party': Congress' dig at AAP over excise case
Congress released an undated audio clip of AAP MLA Sharad Chauhan allegedly discussing a liquor scam and its impact on AAP's image before the Delhi elections. The audio suggests AAP leaders, including former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, were aware of the corruption linked to a ₹2,000 crore scam.
ED charge sheet in excise policy case: AAP claims 'big conspiracy' to finish it off
AAP's Pankaj Gupta accuses Centre of conspiracy over ED charge sheet in excise policy scam. Delhi CM Kejriwal summoned by court. ED alleges Kejriwal as key conspirator. AAP leader questions ED's findings.
Modi in Rajya Sabha: 'Given full freedom...,' PM defends ED, CBI actions on Opposition
Addressing allegations of political bias, Modi said that the government does not interfere with these agencies, stating, "Maine karwahi karne k liye khuli chooth dekh rahi hai, sarkar kahi pe tang nahi, par apna kaam imandari se kare" (I have given them full freedom to act, the government does not interfere, but they must do their work with honesty).
Arvind Kejriwal will cooperate if ED sends 'legal' summons: AAP
AAP leaders dismissed the alleged Delhi liquor scam as bogus, asserting that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will cooperate with the ED if legal summons are sent. AAP leader Jasmine Shah claimed the two-year investigation has not yielded any recovery or evidence. Shah labeled it a conspiracy to target top leaders of the INDIA bloc and accused the BJP of revealing actions before the ED's steps.
No one is above law; AAP fears Kejriwal's arrest in excise case: BJP
The AAP is jittery because it fears that the scam's "kingpin" Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal may also be in jail, BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia claimed. If the CBI and the ED work honestly, the opposition alliance (INDIA) feel the heat, he said, dubbing the bloc as 'ghamndia'.
Manish Sisodia's property attachment by ED has nothing to do with any scam: Arvind Kejriwal
The two properties of Manish Sisodia attached by the ED have nothing to do with the "so-called liquor scam" which is an attempt to defame the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and its leaders, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Saturday.
Adani-Hindenburg row: AAP holds protests in Srinagar, Jammu; demands JPC probe
Before they could reach the BJP office in the area, the protesters were detained by police and whisked away to the local police station.
Why Delhi LG not ordering a probe into toll tax 'scam' worth Rs 6,000 cr: AAP
There was no immediate reaction from the LG office to the AAP's charge. "It's been about two months since Deputy CM Manish Sisodia sent a letter to the LG, along with documents, asking for a probe into the scam. Leave aside ordering a probe, LG has not even sent an acknowledgment of Sisodia's letter so far," Pathak said.
CM Kejriwal alleges 'Maha Vyapam scam' in Gujarat, promises 10-year jail if AAP comes to power
"Did anybody go to jail for leaking papers? They will now go to jail (when AAP forms a government). Madhya Pradesh had the 'Vyapam scam. In Gujarat, a 'Maha Vyapam scam' is going on," Kejriwal alleged while addressing a town hall meeting of youth at Bhavnagar on the second day of his two-day visit to Gujarat.
AAP, Congress in connivance in water tanker scam: Vijender Gupta
Both, Congress and AAP are two sides of the same coin. They flock to JNU, Ramjas College and Hyderabad, together, in the wake of any issue, said BJP.
Congress questions AAP's silence over BJP's "misrule" in Goa
"Kejriwal only spoke about the scams. Has he answered why his own local unit is not doing anything against it," Goa State Secretary Durgadas Kamat asked.
AAP protest against 'foodgrain scam' in Punjab
AAP has also plans to 'gherao' Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal's residence in Chandigarh on the issue of foodgrain scam.
AAP demands resignation of Governor, CM over Vyapam scam
Demanding resignations of Governor Ram Naresh Yadav and Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan over Vyapam and DMAT scams, AAP called for a CBI probe
Vyapam scam is 'black hole', Supreme Court should monitor probe: AAP
AAP described Madhya Pradesh's Vyapam scam as a "black hole" which has "claimed several lives", as it sought resignations of Shivraj Singh Chauhan & Governor.
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