NEW DELHI, 13 March (H.S.) : The challenges facing the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Delhi

continue to mount. Following their loss of power, the BJP government has dealt

another significant blow. The Union Home Ministry has initiated major actions

against two prominent AAP leaders, former minister Manish Sisodia and Satyendra

Jain. The Home Ministry has sanctioned investigations into corruption

allegations involving both former ministers. As per the directives issued by

the ministry, the Vigilance Directorate of the Delhi Government had sought an

inquiry into these matters. The Home Ministry has now granted its approval in

accordance with Section 17-A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.

Satyendra Jain has been incarcerated for 18 months facing

grave allegations of corruption. The Enforcement Directorate is currently

probing him for money laundering activities. Additionally, the Home Ministry

has authorized an investigation into the corruption that occurred during his

time as a minister. Former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia was also

imprisoned for approximately 17 months in connection with the excise policy

scandal.

AAP has characterized the entire incident as a ‘political

vendetta.’ Leaders of the party assert that the BJP government is exploiting

government agencies to stifle opposition leaders.

Hindusthan Samachar / Meenakshi Bhattacharya