In a bold move, Delhi’s Leader of Opposition Atishi fired off a letter to the Public Accounts Committee of the Delhi Assembly, branding the much-hyped excise policy scam a BJP-orchestrated political witch hunt. The Thursday communique comes amid court verdicts that have unraveled the narrative peddled by the saffron party for years.
Quoting the judicial pronouncement, Atishi highlighted how courts found no evidence of wrongdoing in the policy, quashed accusations against Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, and refused to entertain the CBI’s plea. This revelation, she argued, vindicates not only AAP leaders but the entire electorate of Delhi.
The BJP’s strategy, according to her, involved relentless falsehoods and misuse of enforcement agencies to undermine a democratically elected administration. By pushing false cases and incarcerating opposition figures, the party sought to paralyze governance and mock democratic norms.
Atishi didn’t mince words, insisting that PM Modi and LG Saxena bear moral responsibility. A public admission of the conspiracy and apologies to the implicated leaders and Delhi’s populace are non-negotiable, she stated.
This development underscores deeper tensions between the Centre and Delhi’s government, raising questions about federalism. With PAC deliberations ahead, Atishi’s letter could trigger fresh inquiries, potentially embarrassing the BJP and bolstering AAP’s campaign trail.