Punjab Cabinet Minister Harpal Singh Cheema accused the BJP of allegedly using central agencies to intimidate opposition leaders. He said that Aam Aadmi Party leaders stand firmly with Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. At the same time, Moga MLA Dr. Amandeep Kaur Arora also targeted BJP regarding the action of ED.
Tezzbuzz Desk- Senior leader of Aam Aadmi Party Punjab and Cabinet Minister Harpal Singh Cheema launched a scathing attack on BJP. He alleged that central agencies are being used as weapons to intimidate opposition leaders before the elections. Cheema alleged misuse of institutions like ED, CBI, Income Tax Department and Election Commission.
Mention of ED raid at places related to Amandeep Kaur Arora
Harpal Singh Cheema mentioned the ED's raid that lasted for about 48 hours on several locations associated with Moga MLA and AAP Punjab Women's Wing President Dr. Amandeep Kaur Arora. He claimed that the agency returned empty handed and could not recover even a single penny. Cheema described it as a 'certificate of being staunchly honest' for AAP leaders.
He alleged that BJP is trying to break AAP MLAs by luring them with ministerial posts and Rajya Sabha membership. According to Cheema, the leaders of Punjab have refused to succumb to such greed.
Allegation of misuse of central agencies during elections
Senior AAP leader Harpal Singh Cheema said that whenever elections approach in any state, the BJP allegedly misuses central agencies. He alleged that even the ED, CBI, Income Tax Department and Election Commission are being used to create news in the media, intimidate, trap opposition leaders and defame political parties.
Cheema claimed that its aim was to weaken democratically elected governments and weaken the democratic process.
Harpal Singh Cheema praised the work of Dr. Amandeep Kaur Arora as an MLA in the last five years. He said that the MLA has continuously raised and resolved issues related to women, students, healthcare and welfare of the people of Punjab.
Cheema alleged that instead of praising his social service, the BJP continuously harassed him and his family through central agencies.
Amandeep Kaur said- the search lasted for 42 to 48 hours
Dr. Amandeep Kaur Arora said that ED raided many places related to her and her family. He said that his house, office, hospital and the houses of his parents, brother and relatives were searched.
According to Amandeep Kaur, the officers continued the search and interrogation for about 42 to 48 hours, but ultimately returned without recovering a single document or money.
Dr. Amandeep Kaur Arora emphasized AAP's commitment to the political empowerment of women. He said that at present AAP has 11 women MLAs in the Punjab Assembly, which is the highest representation of women MLAs in the history of the state assembly.
He said that his party has opened the doors of politics for common women and men, giving them an opportunity to serve the people and bring change.