BJP offered ministerial post during ED raid: MLA Amandeep Kaur
Moga AAP MLA Dr. Amandeep Kaur Arora has alleged that during the ED action, pressure was put on her to join the BJP and she was allured with a ministerial berth.
Following the conclusion of the probe by central investigative agency ED, AAP MLA from Moga Dr. Amandeep Kaur Arora has leveled sharp political allegations against the Bharatiya Janata Party. She stated that during the long search, she was pressured to join the BJP and allured with the post of a minister in the next government, which she turned down on the spot.
Interacting with journalists, the MLA stated that during the operation, her family and small children were restricted inside the house. She claimed that in the investigation which lasted for about 36 to 40 hours, the agency found nothing illegal at her residence or hospital and the teams returned empty-handed.
According to Dr. Arora, ED team members were allegedly receiving calls through which switching parties was being discussed. She clarified that she is a soldier of Arvind Kejriwal and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and will not leave her party lured by any post or ticket.
The MLA stated that investigation officers inquired about matters prior to the formation of the current government and old transactions related to individuals named Bipin Onkara and Rakesh Sitara. She said that during this, no evidence of money laundering or any kind of irregularity came to light.
According to officials, the case is based on an FIR registered at Dharmkot police station on June 16, 2024, which alleges a purported manipulation in mutation and compensation distribution of land acquired for National Highway 754A. Nothing has yet been proved in court.
On the other hand, AAP state leader Baltej Pannu also said in a statement that the central government is resorting to agencies to suppress opponents, but their elected representatives are not going to bow down to such threats or allurements.
Key developments
- ED concluded long raids at the premises of Moga AAP MLA Dr. Amandeep Kaur.
- The MLA alleged that during the probe, she was allured to join BJP and become a minister.
- The MLA claims the probe team did not find any objectionable document or cash from the house and hospital.
- This probe is underway based on an old FIR related to highway land compensation.
