BJP provided MLAs Rs 25 crore to topple Punjab govt, claims AAP
6 min readBy PTI
CHANDIGARH: The ruling AAP in Punjab on Tuesday accused the BJP of providing Rs 20-25 crore every to its MLAs in an try to topple the Bhagwant Mann authorities within the state.
The Punjab BJP dubbed the allegations as “baseless” and a “bundle of lies” and mentioned AAP is attempting to divert the eye of individuals from its “failures”.
Addressing the media right here, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema alleged that underneath the BJP’s “Operation Lotus”, some AAP legislators within the state have been approached.
The senior AAP chief claimed that seven to 10 AAP MLAs have been approached with gives of cash and ministerial positions.
“Our MLAs in Punjab are being contacted. They are being contacted telephonically by some people of the BJP who were sent by the BJP’s central leadership to break our legislators away from the party,” mentioned Cheema.
“They approached our MLAs and told them that their meeting will be arranged with ‘vadde baau ji’ and with big leaders in Delhi, and also offered them Rs 25 crore each,” he mentioned.
Cheema alleged that the AAP MLAs have been provided ministerial positions if the BJP types the authorities.
The state finance minister additional alleged, “They were told if you bring three-four MLAs, then you will be offered Rs 50-70 crore.”
Cheema mentioned when one of many occasion MLAs requested how it will topple the federal government of AAP which has 92 MLAs, they have been advised that they simply wanted 35 MLAs to topple the federal government as they have been in contact with legislators from different events. He alleged that the Congress MLAs have been “bought” in Madhya Pradesh and different states.
“Maybe here also they are in touch with them (Congress MLAs),” he alleged. He alleged that the BJP stored Rs 1,375 crore for breaking 55 MLAs away in Punjab.
“The BJP wants to spend Rs 1,375 crore in Punjab to topple the AAP government,” he alleged, including that the BJP had earlier tried to topple the AAP authorities in Delhi with Rs 800 crore.
AAP chief Cheema alleged the BJP earlier tried to “murder” democracy in Delhi and identical try was being made in Punjab however it can’t be profitable in its try.
The AAP MLAs, leaders and staff stand with Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann like a rock.
Cheema alleged that the BJP was attempting to “buy” AAP MLAs in Punjab whereas claiming that such makes an attempt had earlier failed in Delhi.
Seven to 10 MLAs have been approached instantly or not directly by the BJP by its individuals, he mentioned whereas refusing to call the MLAs who have been allegedly approached.
When requested concerning the names of MLAs who have been approached, Cheema mentioned, “Many MLAs have got calls. It is a matter of investigation. The CBI and the ED were already after the AAP leaders in Punjab”, he alleged.
“Our legal team will see at which forum legal action will be taken (in the matter). At this stage, we cannot disclose the names of MLAs. In the coming time, our MLAs will come forward and we will present proof and electronic records before the public,” mentioned Cheema.
When identified that the AAP authorities has police and intelligence underneath it and why it was ready for motion within the matter, Cheema mentioned, “Very quickly, authorized motion will likely be taken as our authorized consultants are engaged on it.
“Among those people from the BJP who approached the MLAs included some from Punjab and some from Delhi”, mentioned, Cheema.
Punjab BJP common secretary Jeevan Gupta, whereas slamming AAP for its allegations, mentioned, “The AAP government has failed in fulfilling its guarantees and when people ask questions about them, they try to divert attention by making such false accusations.”
BJP chief Anil Sareen requested Cheema to right away make public the place their MLAs acquired calls and who tried to lure them. He demanded that both Cheema ought to publicly declare telephone numbers from the place the calls have been acquired or stop his put up.
CHANDIGARH: The ruling AAP in Punjab on Tuesday accused the BJP of providing Rs 20-25 crore every to its MLAs in an try to topple the Bhagwant Mann authorities within the state.
The Punjab BJP dubbed the allegations as “baseless” and a “bundle of lies” and mentioned AAP is attempting to divert the eye of individuals from its “failures”.
Addressing the media right here, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema alleged that underneath the BJP’s “Operation Lotus”, some AAP legislators within the state have been approached.
The senior AAP chief claimed that seven to 10 AAP MLAs have been approached with gives of cash and ministerial positions.
“Our MLAs in Punjab are being contacted. They are being contacted telephonically by some people of the BJP who were sent by the BJP’s central leadership to break our legislators away from the party,” mentioned Cheema.
“They approached our MLAs and told them that their meeting will be arranged with ‘vadde baau ji’ and with big leaders in Delhi, and also offered them Rs 25 crore each,” he mentioned.
Cheema alleged that the AAP MLAs have been provided ministerial positions if the BJP types the authorities.
The state finance minister additional alleged, “They were told if you bring three-four MLAs, then you will be offered Rs 50-70 crore.”
Cheema mentioned when one of many occasion MLAs requested how it will topple the federal government of AAP which has 92 MLAs, they have been advised that they simply wanted 35 MLAs to topple the federal government as they have been in contact with legislators from different events. He alleged that the Congress MLAs have been “bought” in Madhya Pradesh and different states.
“Maybe here also they are in touch with them (Congress MLAs),” he alleged. He alleged that the BJP stored Rs 1,375 crore for breaking 55 MLAs away in Punjab.
“The BJP wants to spend Rs 1,375 crore in Punjab to topple the AAP government,” he alleged, including that the BJP had earlier tried to topple the AAP authorities in Delhi with Rs 800 crore.
AAP chief Cheema alleged the BJP earlier tried to “murder” democracy in Delhi and identical try was being made in Punjab however it can’t be profitable in its try.
The AAP MLAs, leaders and staff stand with Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann like a rock.
Cheema alleged that the BJP was attempting to “buy” AAP MLAs in Punjab whereas claiming that such makes an attempt had earlier failed in Delhi.
Seven to 10 MLAs have been approached instantly or not directly by the BJP by its individuals, he mentioned whereas refusing to call the MLAs who have been allegedly approached.
When requested concerning the names of MLAs who have been approached, Cheema mentioned, “Many MLAs have got calls. It is a matter of investigation. The CBI and the ED were already after the AAP leaders in Punjab”, he alleged.
“Our legal team will see at which forum legal action will be taken (in the matter). At this stage, we cannot disclose the names of MLAs. In the coming time, our MLAs will come forward and we will present proof and electronic records before the public,” mentioned Cheema.
When identified that the AAP authorities has police and intelligence underneath it and why it was ready for motion within the matter, Cheema mentioned, “Very quickly, authorized motion will likely be taken as our authorized consultants are engaged on it.
“Among those people from the BJP who approached the MLAs included some from Punjab and some from Delhi”, mentioned, Cheema.
Punjab BJP common secretary Jeevan Gupta, whereas slamming AAP for its allegations, mentioned, “The AAP government has failed in fulfilling its guarantees and when people ask questions about them, they try to divert attention by making such false accusations.”
BJP chief Anil Sareen requested Cheema to right away make public the place their MLAs acquired calls and who tried to lure them. He demanded that both Cheema ought to publicly declare telephone numbers from the place the calls have been acquired or stop his put up.
