CVC Investigation into Kejriwal's 'Sheesh Mahal' Highlights Political Retribution: Trinamool MP
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Synopsis
The CVC's investigation into alleged irregularities in Arvind Kejriwal's residence, 'Sheesh Mahal', is viewed by Trinamool MP Saugata Roy as a demonstration of the BJP's retaliatory politics against opposition leaders, highlighting a pattern of political manipulation.
Key Takeaways
- CVC investigation into Kejriwal's residence.
- Allegations of political vindictiveness by the BJP.
- Maharashtra's new law on religious conversions.
- Claims of voter manipulation in Bengal.
- Support for judicial independence in executive matters.
Kolkata, Feb 15 (NationPress) The investigation by the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) into the purported irregularities surrounding the refurbishment of former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s residence, referred to as “Sheesh Mahal,” exemplifies the BJP-led Union government’s retaliatory politics against opposition figures, according to a senior Trinamool Congress MP.
In a conversation with IANS, veteran Lok Sabha MP Saugata Roy stated on Saturday, “The Union government has consistently opposed Arvind Kejriwal. This is merely another instance of that.”
In Delhi, the CVC has instructed the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) to carry out an extensive investigation into the corruption allegations related to the refurbishment of Kejriwal’s residence.
Roy further criticized the Maharashtra government for establishing a panel to explore the legal implications of a proposed law addressing forced religious conversions, along with alleged cases of “love jihad.”
“BJP-ruled states have previously enacted similar laws, which were overtly communal. Now, Maharashtra appears to be treading the same path,” he remarked.
The Maharashtra government has formed a seven-member committee to assess the viability of such legislation.
Commenting on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s recent accusation that voters from Bihar are being registered online in West Bengal, Roy charged the BJP with trying to manipulate the electoral rolls.
“They attempted this strategy before the Maharashtra Assembly elections. Now, they’re trying it in every booth and constituency in Bengal. If they attempt this before the state elections next year, we will resist it at all costs,” he asserted.
Regarding the Calcutta High Court’s ruling allowing the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to hold a public gathering in Burdwan on February 16, Roy noted that the court has placed restrictions on loudspeaker usage.
“The High Court has only authorized sound boxes, not loudspeakers,” he emphasized. The event will be addressed by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat.
Roy also supported Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s recent comments regarding the Chief Justice of India’s role in executive appointments.
“I concur with Jagdeep Dhankhar. The judiciary should refrain from interfering in executive appointments. If the executive holds any power, that power ought to remain,” he concluded in his discussion with IANS.
