The party claims that the BJP has shifted its focus to Punjab, but has failed in Delhi. (File)
New Delhi:
Arvind Kejriwal today alleged that 10 MLAs of his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) were approached by the BJP in an attempt to bring down the Punjab government.
“Our 10 MLAs have been approached by the BJP in Punjab; they are buying MLAs and disrupting governments,” said Arvind Kejriwal.
Mr. Kejriwal and AAP recently accused the BJP of trying an “Operation Lotus” in Delhi and causing MLAs to defect.
The party claims that the BJP has shifted its focus to Punjab, but has failed in Delhi.
“Operation Lotus” is the term used by Opposition parties to describe what they call the BJP’s MLA “poaching” to overthrow governments.
Punjab Minister Harpal Cheema has alleged that AAP MLAs have been asked to come to Delhi to meet major leaders, and have been offered to switch sides.
“Come to Delhi, you will meet the great leaders of the BJP,” Cheema said, citing one of the calls received by an MLA party.
Earlier this month, the party led by Arvind Kejriwal accused the BJP of abusing central government agencies and offering “Rs 20 per agency” to some of their Delhi MLAs to switch to the national party.
“The BJP is offering Rs 25 crore per MLA to switch sides. Operation Lotus may have been successful in Karnataka, but the Delhi MLAs are still standing strong and failing the BJP operation,” Mr. Cheema said at a press conference. news conference.
“If there is a change of government in Punjab, you (MLA) will be offered a promotion, post,” said Mr Cheema, recalling that the MLA received a lot of calls asking them to downgrade. government platform led by Bhagwant Mann.
The BJP has denied the allegation.
“The baseless accusation of Punjab Minister Harpal Cheema against BJP overthrowing the state government shows that the AAP is leading to a major division in Punjab. The party is on the verge of disintegration due to Kejriwal’s interference.” , BJP’s Subhash said Sharma.
