BJP Slams AAP As Corrupt, Demands CM Kejriwal's Resignation

AAP Govt. is involved in corrupt activities says BJP spokesperson

BJP slammed the Delhi Govt. as corrupt. On Sunday, BJP alleged Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and corruption have become synonymous and demanded his resignation, in the attack on the AAP that came after the Lieutenant Governor cleared a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe in the alleged irregularities in the purchase of low-floor buses.

While a fierce attack on BJP, the Aam Aadmi Party said Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena approved a CBI probe into the pre-bid process for the purchase of 1,000 buses by the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) to "deflect" public attention from the corruption charges levelled against him.

During a press conference in Delhi, BJP's national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia alleged each department of the AAP government is involved in corrupt activities with "contracts and tenders being tailor-made to benefit the Friends of Kejriwal".

"First, it was the excise policy, now there are irregularities in the purchase of buses. Giving tenders in exchange for money has become an important part of Kejriwal's politics. Kejriwal and corruption have become synonymous.

"How can you claim to be 'hardcore honest'? People have understood you are 'hardcore corrupt'... You have no right to remain in the chair of the chief minister," Mr Bhatia said in the joint press conference with Delhi BJP chief Adesh Gupta.

He said Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot was made the chairman of the committee for tendering and procurement of buses by Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) "to give benefits to friends".

The appointment of DIMTS as a bid management consultant for this tender was done to facilitate wrongdoing, Mr Bhatia alleged.

BJP spokesperson said the AAP has not responded to the "charges of irregularities", but raised another unrelated issue to divert attention.