Delhi Police Investigates 'Punjab Sarkar' Car, Raids Bhagwant Mann's Residence
Delhi Police and election officials searched Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's Delhi home following complaints of cash distribution, escalating political tensions before the Delhi Assembly elections.
- Delhi Police seized a car near Punjab Bhawan containing cash, liquor, and AAP pamphlets; the Punjab government denies any connection to the vehicle, claiming its registration was forged.
- Election officials and police visited Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's Delhi residence after a complaint of money distribution, which Mann and the AAP allege is politically motivated.
- AAP leaders, including Delhi CM Atishi and Arvind Kejriwal, accused the BJP of orchestrating the raid to defame the party ahead of the February 5 elections.
- The Election Commission clarified it does not conduct raids, stating the action was initiated by a Flying Surveillance Team based on a public complaint via the cVIGIL app.
- The BJP criticized AAP over the seized vehicle, alleging corruption, while AAP dismissed the accusations as baseless and part of BJP's 'dirty politics.'