Delhi government minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa recorded his statement in the Rouse Avenue court in the criminal defamation case filed against Aam Aadmi Party leaders Saurabh Bhardwaj, Sanjeev Jha and Kuldeep Kumar. This case is related to the allegations of alleged 'piggy bank theft' and 'rice theft' leveled against Sirsa.
Tezzbuzz Desk – Delhi government minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa recorded his statement in the Rouse Avenue court in the criminal defamation case filed against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders Saurabh Bhardwaj, Sanjeev Jha and Kuldeep Kumar. The case pertains to allegations of alleged 'piggy bank theft' and 'rice theft' leveled against him.
Presenting his side in the court, Manjinder Singh Sirsa said that the allegations made by the Aam Aadmi Party leaders are completely false and baseless. According to him, these allegations have damaged his and his family's reputation. He said that legal notices were also sent to the concerned leaders regarding this matter. Through the notice he had demanded a public apology.
Sirsa also told the court that the word 'Gullak' has religious significance in Sikhism. According to him, his religious and social image has been hurt by making such allegations. Recording his statement in the court is part of the legal proceedings of the case. During the further hearing, the court will consider the arguments of the parties concerned and the available evidence.
Aam Aadmi Party leader Saurabh Bhardwaj has also reacted on this matter. He wrote on social media platform Bhardwaj said that such cases cannot stop him from demanding accountability of the BJP government.
Saurabh Bhardwaj claimed that on September 24, he had filed a supplementary complaint with the CBI in connection with the alleged theft of five crore kilograms of subsidized rice meant for the poor of Delhi and its sale to a private company. He said that evidence has been provided of Minister Sirsa's alleged involvement in the rice scam. According to Bhardwaj, Sirsa's own Deputy Commissioner (FCS) Arun Jha has taken his name several times in his reply to the department.
At present, Sirsa's statement has been recorded in the defamation case. The arguments and evidence from both sides will be considered during the further legal process in the case.