Chandigarh, October 5 (Udaipur Kiran) : The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate corruption allegations against Rajbir Singh Ghuman, an officer on special duty to the Chief Minister, and others. Following this ruling, BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu launched a scathing attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
Bittu accused Mann of failing to uphold the integrity of the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), especially in light of the AAP government’s repeated claims of providing a corruption-free administration. “These are not just allegations against Bhagwant Mann; they raise serious questions about his governance,” Bittu stated. He emphasized that the Chief Minister, who came to power promising to eradicate corruption, must now answer for the troubling issues arising from his own office.
The BJP leader expressed concern over the implications of the High Court’s intervention, suggesting it has raised significant accountability issues at the highest levels of the state government. He called for transparent answers from the CMO, rather than political slogans or excuses, for the people of Punjab.
Bittu also referenced recent controversies surrounding ministers’ residences, indicating that these incidents have further fueled public skepticism about those in power. He insisted on a fair, thorough, and credible investigation into the ongoing questions regarding officials in power to uncover the truth through legal means.
He commended lawyer Nikhil Saraf for bringing the case to the High Court despite alleged pressures and threats, noting that Saraf had filed a petition over 200 pages long detailing serious allegations against the CMO’s operations. The petition included claims of illegal payments related to government appointments, major development projects, weapon licenses, land issues, and mining activities.
While acknowledging the Chief Minister’s authority to transfer officials and make administrative decisions, Bittu asserted that such powers should not be misused for corrupt practices or undue influence. He warned that if the allegations against the CMO are proven true, it would represent a grave betrayal of public trust.
Bittu also questioned the Punjab government’s response to the Enforcement Directorate’s letters, highlighting that the High Court had allowed the state government to present its side in this matter. He revealed that four letters had been sent to the Director General of Police (DGP) seeking answers, but no response had been received.
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