Political Turmoil in Delhi Over Excise Scam Report; Speaker Adjourns Assembly Session
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has submitted a report on the Delhi excise policy scam, leading to a massive uproar in the Delhi Assembly. The opposition Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) protested vehemently against the findings, resulting in the suspension of 15 AAP MLAs, including former Delhi Chief Minister and current Leader of Opposition Atishi Marlena. Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta adjourned the session until the afternoon following the chaos.
BJP’s Victory and Corruption Allegations Against AAP
Earlier this month, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a significant victory in the Delhi Assembly elections. Soon after forming the government, the BJP started unveiling alleged corruption cases linked to the previous AAP administration. One of the key allegations involves the controversial Delhi Excise Policy, which has been under scrutiny for financial irregularities.
CAG Report Raises Questions on AAP’s Governance
The CAG report reportedly highlights irregularities in the liquor policy implemented by the former Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government. The policy was accused of favoring private liquor vendors and causing financial losses to the Delhi government. These findings have fueled further allegations of corruption against AAP, which has been under constant attack from the BJP.
Suspension of 15 AAP MLAs, Including Atishi
As the assembly session commenced, AAP MLAs protested against the report, calling it politically motivated. Their persistent disruption led the Speaker to take strict action by suspending 15 AAP legislators, including prominent leader Atishi Marlena. Following this, Speaker Vijender Gupta adjourned the house until noon to restore order.
Political Implications of the CAG Report
This CAG report controversy is likely to deepen the ongoing political battle between BJP and AAP in Delhi. While BJP is using the report to expose alleged corruption during AAP’s tenure, AAP has dismissed the allegations, calling them an attempt to suppress opposition voices. The suspension of 15 MLAs has further intensified the political tension in the state.
The Delhi excise policy scam has become a major political flashpoint, with both BJP and AAP engaging in a fierce battle. As the suspended MLAs protest against their removal, and the BJP government pushes for more investigations, Delhi’s political landscape is set for more turbulence in the coming days.