New Delhi. Today CBI questioned Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the new liquor policy. Recently, summons was issued to him in this matter. Due to which other opposition parties including AAP had become aggressive against the Modi government at the Centre. In this episode, Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge had called CM Kejriwal regarding this matter. However, what issues were discussed between the two. It is not clear, but it was told that Kharge had announced his support to Kejriwal in this matter, but let us tell you that earlier on the CBI summons received by Kejriwal, Delhi Congress President had taken a dig at him. One thing has become clear in the party that there is a lack of unanimity among the leaders regarding whether to support Kejriwal or not. While on one hand, Delhi Congress President Anil Chowdhary is taking an aggressive stand against Kejriwal, on the other hand, Kharge is supporting him with muted tongue. On the other hand, former President of Delhi Congress Ajay Maken has written a long letter strongly criticizing Kejriwal and asked the Congress to stay away from this matter. Come, let us further tell you what Ajay Maken has written in his letter.
What did Ajay Maken write in the letter?
Ajay Maken has written in his letter that I believe that no sympathy or support should be given to people like Kejriwal and his associates, who are facing serious allegations of corruption. The allegations of Lickergate and Gheegate must be thoroughly investigated and those found guilty must be punished. It is important for all political leaders including the Indian National Congress (INC) to recognize that money earned by Kejriwal through corrupt means has been used against the Congress party in several states including Punjab, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh. , Uttarakhand and Delhi. Kejriwal founded the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in 2013 with the aim of fighting corruption following the Anna Hazare movement. The party promised to implement the Lokpal Bill, which was seen by opposition parties as a solution to corruption in the Congress party. However, Kejriwal dissolved his own government in February 2014, 40 days after coming to power, demanding a stronger Lokpal Bill, which was later made public. Despite this, in December 2015, Kejriwal introduced a watered down version of the Lokpal Bill, which was very different from the original bill proposed in 2014.
I believe that individuals like Kejriwal and his associates who face serious corruption charges should not be shown any sympathy or support.
The allegations of LiquorGate and GheeGate must be thoroughly investigated and those found guilty should be punished.
It is important for…— Ajay Maken (@ajaymaken) April 16, 2023
This exposes the real character and intentions of Kejriwal. The original bill, which formed the basis for the dissolution of his 40-day government, has yet to be implemented. Since 2015, Kejriwal and his party have failed to push a strong Lokpal Bill. Instead, they are only known for their protests, marches and counter-accusations demanding more power. Now that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) or the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Kejriwal, instead a strong Lokpal Bill could have probed the Gheegate allegations. In conclusion, I appeal to able advocates and senior working committee members, who are now steering committee members, to please refrain from representing Kejriwal or his government in court. While representing anyone is within their professional purview, doing so for Kejriwal’s government and allies sends the wrong message to our workers and leaves them confused. This ultimately benefits the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) by dividing the votes of the Congress party. However, it is clearly evident from the above letter of Ajay Maken that there is no unanimity in the party regarding this issue. Now in such a situation, it will be interesting to see in the coming days what is the stand of the Congress on this whole issue.