Congress Accuses AAP of Corruption Following Rajya Sabha MPs' Shift to BJP
AAP's mask is off, it gave Rajya Sabha seats on basis of money: Congress
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The Congress party has accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of corruption after seven of its Rajya Sabha MPs switched allegiance to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Congress leader Ajay Maken claimed that AAP operates as a proxy for the BJP and alleged that it awarded Rajya Sabha seats based on financial influence.
- 01Seven AAP MPs have switched to the BJP, reducing AAP's strength in the Rajya Sabha.
- 02Congress leader Ajay Maken accused AAP of being a party of billionaires and a proxy for the BJP.
- 03Maken alleged that AAP has received funds from separatist elements in Punjab.
- 04The net worth of the departing MPs is approximately ₹818 crore each.
- 05AAP has petitioned for the disqualification of the MPs who switched parties.
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The Congress party has intensified its criticism of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) following the defection of seven Rajya Sabha MPs to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Congress leader Ajay Maken stated that this move reveals AAP's true nature as a party driven by financial interests, referring to it as a 'party of billionaires.' He claimed that AAP has acted as a proxy for the BJP, particularly in states like Punjab and Gujarat, and alleged that the party has received financial support from separatist groups. Maken highlighted that the average net worth of the departing MPs is around ₹818 crore each. The merger has reduced AAP's representation in the Rajya Sabha to just three members, while the BJP's strength has increased to 113. AAP has responded by filing a petition to disqualify the MPs who left, asserting that they have abandoned the party's principles.
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This political shift may influence future legislative decisions and party dynamics in India, particularly in Punjab and Gujarat.
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