New Delhi witnessed a fiery exchange in its political corridors as Leader of Opposition Atishi penned a strongly worded letter to the Delhi Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee on Thursday. In the missive, she dismantled what she called the BJP’s elaborate political conspiracy masquerading as the Delhi excise policy scam.
Atishi laid bare the facts, pointing to recent court rulings that have exposed the alleged scam as baseless. ‘The so-called Delhi liquor policy has been the subject of BJP’s lies, misinformation, and political machinations for years, but now it’s fully unmasked before the nation,’ she wrote. The court has unequivocally stated no scam occurred, dismissing charges against former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia as unfounded. Even the CBI’s case was rejected outright.
This isn’t just a personal victory for two leaders, Atishi emphasized; it’s a triumph for Delhi’s 20 million people and the truth itself. She accused the BJP-led central government of weaponizing probe agencies to tarnish political rivals, fabricating cases for electoral gains, destabilizing an elected government, and jailing public representatives – all in a blatant assault on democracy.
Calling for accountability, Atishi urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena to own up to the plot. They must publicly apologize to Kejriwal, Sisodia, and Delhi’s citizens, she demanded, restoring faith in democratic institutions.
The letter marks a pivotal moment, shifting the narrative from alleged corruption to political vendetta. As Delhi gears up for future elections, this exposé could reshape voter sentiments and intensify scrutiny on the central government’s role in state affairs.