Ludhiana, June 6 (UNI) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sondh today alleged a conspiracy orchestrated by Congress leader Bharat Bhushan Ashu to gain political sympathy ahead of the Ludhiana West by-election.
Addressing a press conference, accompanied by AAP Punjab Working President Amansher Singh Shery Kalsi, Minister Sondh highlighted that a vigilance notice purportedly issued against Ashu was "part of a deceitful ploy devised by Ashu himself".
Upon investigation, it was uncovered that the vigilance SSP who issued the notice was a former classmate and close friend of Ashu.
He revealed that Ashu manipulated his connections to fabricate the notice, aiming to portray himself as a victim and divert public attention from his alleged multi-crore corruption in a school land scam.
“This is possibly the first time in India’s political history that a politician has stooped so low and fabricated summons to play a victim card. Ashu’s intent was clear—to garner sympathy by portraying himself as a target of the current government,” said Sondh.
He added that the fabricated notice aimed to shift focus away from the multi-crore school land scam, in which Ashu and his associates, including his brother, have been accused of misappropriating prime land meant for a school.
The scam has deeply impacted parents, students, and alumni of the school, who are now demanding justice and action against those responsible.
The AAP leader that the Congress party is "resorting to desperate and unethical tactics out of fear of imminent defeat in Ludhiana West". "This level of dishonesty and manipulation reflects the crumbling moral fabric of Congress leadership," he stated.
Sondh assured the public that strict action has been taken against the vigilance officer involved in this conspiracy. "The officer who misused his position to favour Ashu has been suspended. The AAP government is committed to ensuring a corruption-free administration and will take all necessary steps to expose and punish those who exploit public trust," he affirmed.
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