ED team stayed put at MLA's house even after search: Manish Sisodia
Manish Sisodia alleged that the primary investigation at the Moga MLA's house concluded within two to three hours, but the ED team sat there for 48 hours pressuring her to join the BJP.
Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia has alleged that the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) work at the residence of Dr. Amandeep Kaur Arora, who represents the Moga constituency, was wrapped up within the initial two to three hours. He claimed that despite finding nothing inside, the central agency's officials stayed put there for two full days and kept pressing the MLA to switch sides politically.
According to Sisodia, during this entire time, the MLA, along with her family members and children, was confined inside. He alleged that she was asked dozens of times to come over to the BJP with the lure of making her a minister.
The 'AAP' leader stated that apart from the MLA, raids were conducted at the locations of her seven relatives, a hospital, and in the village. According to him, nothing illegal was found anywhere and elderly relatives were also harassed.
Cabinet Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that nothing came out of this 48-hour long operation for the investigation team. He said that despite offers of big positions, the MLA flatly refused to bow down to the pressure.
Meanwhile, Cabinet Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur said that the daughters of Punjab neither bow to threats nor sell out to greed. Along with her, Cabinet Minister Harbhjan Singh ETO and Hardeep Singh Mundian also accused the central government of misuse of government agencies to target opponents.
Key developments
- Manish Sisodia's claim: Investigation at Moga MLA's house ended in initial few hours
- ED officials stayed seated at the house for 48 hours even when nothing was found: 'AAP'
- Allegation of pressuring the MLA to join BJP by offering ministership
- Punjab ministers praise MLA's morale and target the Centre
