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Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena Paid “Ghost Artisans”, Made Crores, Claims AAP
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Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena Paid “Ghost Artisans”, Made Crores, Claims AAP

[ad_1] "Delhi LG V K Saxena is a very corrupt and dishonest person," AAP's Sanjay Singh saidNew Delhi: Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena misappropriated crores of rupees making payments to "ghost artisans" when he was the chairman of the KVIC, AAP MP Sanjay Singh claimed on Wednesday, demanding his "immediate" sacking and a probe against him by the central agencies. Addressing a press conference, Mr Singh backed his claims referring to a 2016 Patna High Court order on payment of wages to artisans and findings of a CVC inquiry into alleged disbursement of crores of rupees to "ghost artisans".As he made the allegations, he tore the defamation notice sent to him by the LG recently, saying such notices can neither intimidate him nor stop him from "telling the truth".The Aam Aadmi Party (A...
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On Arvind Kejriwal’s Corruption Allegation, Lt Governor’s Strong Rebuttal
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On Arvind Kejriwal’s Corruption Allegation, Lt Governor’s Strong Rebuttal

[ad_1] New Delhi: The escalating friction between Delhi's Lieutenant Governor and the ruling Aam Aadmi Party spiked today with VK Saxena accusing Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of "diversionary tactics and false accusations". Caught in a tussle over the excise policy, AAP had accused the Lieutenant Governor of being involved in corruption during demonetisation."I called for good governance, zero tolerance to corruption and better services for the people of Delhi. But unfortunately Hon'ble CM @ArvindKejriwal Ji in desperation has resorted to diversionary tactics and false accusations," read a short statement tweeted by the LG.Mr Saxena, who has already promised a defamation suit against AAP leaders, said he would not be surprised if "more such baseless personal attacks" were made on him a...
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“Diversionary Tactics”: Delhi Lt Governor Hits Back At Arvind Kejriwal
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“Diversionary Tactics”: Delhi Lt Governor Hits Back At Arvind Kejriwal

[ad_1] The Lieutenant Governor has decided to initiate legal action against AAP leaders.New Delhi: Accused of corruption by the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) V K Saxena on Thursday hit back hard at Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal charging him with resorting to "diversionary tactics and false accusations" out of "desperation", a development which is likely to snowball into a full-blown political slugfest.The relations between the two sides in the national capital have worsened after V K Saxena in July recommended a Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) probe into the alleged irregularities in the implementation of the Arvind Kejriwal government's Excise Policy 2021-22.Subsequently, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) accused V K Saxena of corruption during his tenure as...
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“Why So Scared Of Probe?” Manish Sisodia Hits Back At Delhi Lt Governor
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“Why So Scared Of Probe?” Manish Sisodia Hits Back At Delhi Lt Governor

[ad_1] "Why are you so afraid of investigation? Looks like matter is too messed up," Manish Sisodia tweeted.New Delhi: Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Thursday hit back at Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena over his remarks against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and asked him why he is scared of a probe into allegations of corruption against him. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders also slammed Mr Saxena over his remarks against Mr Kejriwal with the party's Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh asking the LG whether there shouldn't be a "zero tolerance" against his corruption as well.Taking to Twitter, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai too asked the LG why he is afraid of an investigation if he has not done "anything wrong".The remarks of Mr Sisodia and party leaders came after Mr ...
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“Out Of Desperation”: Delhi’s Lt Governor On Arvind Kejriwal’s “Khadi Scam” Charges
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“Out Of Desperation”: Delhi’s Lt Governor On Arvind Kejriwal’s “Khadi Scam” Charges

[ad_1] VK Saxena was chairperson of Khadi and Village Industries Commission between 2015 and 2022. (File)New Delhi: Accused of corruption by the ruling Aam Aadmi Party, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena broke his silence on Thursday and hit back at Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, saying he was resorting to "diversionary tactics and false accusations... out of desperation".The relations between the two authorities in the national capital have worsened after the Lieutenant Governor — appointed by the BJP's central government — recommended a CBI probe in July into alleged irregularities in the AAP's government's since-withdrawn Excise Policy on sale of liquor. The CBI has named Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in its case, and conducted raids. The AAP has since been alleging a scam in...
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