Punjab CM Mann led day-long symbolic fast & spoke at Bhagat Singh's village, drawing parallels between him and Kejriwal. State BJP & Congress leaders slam comparisons.
With AAP top brass behind bars, Punjab CM faces mix of prospects & hurdles. Some experts feel that with Mann's perceived closeness to Amit Shah, 'Centre's grip will tighten' over Punjab.
Lack of specific rules in unprecedented case, like the arrest of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, has put a spotlight on Constitutional morality and operational difficulties.
Rs 100-cr to AAP leaders, corruption & conspiracy in formulation, implementation of Delhi excise policy 2021-22, stream of illegal funds as kickbacks to AAP from wholesalers, claims ED.
Defence challenges legality of Kavitha’s arrest. ED cites ‘South Group’ involvement in alleged Rs 100 crore kickback to AAP, says MLC involved in evidence tampering.
Bathinda MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal has alleged that Punjab excise policy was similar to one being probed in Delhi, was framed to benefit a few companies and pass back money to AAP.
Agency says former deputy CM 'misused powers to introduce favourable provisions in policy'. CA Butchi Babu, Brindco Spirits owner Amandeep Dhal also named in chargesheet.
In press statement issued from Tihar jail, Sukesh Chandrasekhar has also alleged that AAP & BRS had 'some connection with each other over Delhi liquor excise policy scam'.
A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.
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