ED pressured AAP MLA Amandeep Kaur Arora to join BJP: Manish Sisodia

Aam Aadmi Party senior leader and Punjab affairs in-charge Manish Sisodia has accused the central government of misusing investigative agencies. He said that during the 48-hour ED action at the residence of Moga MLA Dr. Amandeep Kaur Arora, attempts were made to force her to join the BJP.

Manish Sisodia stated that ED officials found nothing during the search. He claimed that the house search was completed in just two to three hours, but the team stayed there for 48 hours and kept asking the MLA to change parties by offering her a ministerial post.

According to Sisodia, during this action, Dr. Arora, her family, and small children were confined inside the house. He alleged that searches were also conducted at the homes of seven relatives, including the MLA's elderly maternal uncle and aunt, a hospital, and other locations, but nothing was recovered from anywhere.

Punjab Cabinet Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that nothing came out of the ED raid. He alleged that attempts were made to bring the MLA into the BJP by luring her with big posts, but she remained steadfast on her principles.

Cabinet Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur said that the women of Punjab cannot be bowed down through threats or the lure of positions. Cabinet Ministers Harbhajan Singh ETO and Hardeep Singh Mundian also supported the MLA, stating that such actions are being taken due to the failure to face an elected government.

Key developments

• ED conducted a 48-hour action at the residence of AAP MLA Dr. Amandeep Kaur Arora from Moga
• Manish Sisodia alleged that the MLA was pressured to join the BJP by offering a ministerial post
• Punjab government cabinet ministers termed the investigative agencies' action as political pressure