Harpal Cheema accuses BJP of political vendetta after ED raids
Cabinet Minister Harpal Singh Cheema alleged that nothing was found during the searches conducted by the ED at the premises of Moga MLA Dr. Amandeep Kaur Arora. He said the central government is misusing agencies to intimidate opposition parties.
Punjab Cabinet Minister Harpal Singh Cheema has launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party following ED action at the premises of AAP MLA from Moga, Dr. Amandeep Kaur Arora. He alleged that the BJP is using central agencies to suppress opposition leaders ahead of the upcoming elections.
Addressing a joint press conference with MLA Dr. Amandeep Kaur Arora, Harpal Singh Cheema claimed that during the search operation conducted by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for nearly two days, no objectionable documents or cash were recovered. He said this action has once again proven AAP leaders to be 'staunchly honest'.
Cheema alleged that the central government is trying to tarnish the image of opposition parties through the ED, CBI, and Income Tax Department. He also alleged that pressure is being created on Aam Aadmi Party MLAs to switch parties by luring them with ministerial posts and Rajya Sabha seats.
He said that Dr. Arora has strongly raised issues concerning women, health, and public welfare over the past five years, but instead of appreciating her work, she and her family are being harassed. Cheema emphasized that Punjab leaders will not bow down to any political greed.
Meanwhile, MLA Dr. Amandeep Kaur Arora stated that the ED had searched her house, hospital, office, and relatives' premises. She said officials inquired about children's mark sheets and family properties, but nothing illegal was found.
Notably, the ED conducted this search operation in connection with an old investigation related to national highway land compensation registered at the Dharamkot police station. No official statement has yet been released by the ED regarding the outcome of this action.
Key developments
- Long search operation conducted by ED at premises of AAP MLA from Moga.
- Cabinet Minister Harpal Singh Cheema accused BJP of misusing central agencies.
- AAP leaders claimed no objectionable material or money was found during raids.
- MLA alleged pressure and offers were made to make her switch parties.
