NEW DELHI: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday slammed the BJP-led civic bodies saying that their ‘black era’ of corruption for the last 15 years must end soon and people in the next election will make a big change.
Kejriwal who was speaking during a discussion regarding the alleged Rs 2,500 crore scam between North and South civic bodies over office space, demanded a CBI probe in the matter, saying that this scam is ‘bigger’ than the Commonwealth games scam.
“It’s a very painful day as we are discussing the biggest scam in MCD. Rs 2,500 crore scam is bigger than the Commonwealth Games scam. Even people on the street say there is corruption in MCD and the same people say the Delhi government is honest,” said the CM in the Assembly, adding, “I want to appeal to the people of Delhi that we have the MCD elections next year. Enough of the drama, corruption and scams of the MCD. I hope that the people will keep this in mind during the elections.”
Presenting the resolution against financial mismanagement and the Rs 2500 crore scam for discussion in the Delhi Assembly, AAP MLA Saurabh Bhardwaj drew parallels between the BJP and a “greedy mother-in-law’.
“MCD is like the daughter of Delhi that was handed over to the BJP in 2017 by people. But they indulged in rampant corruption and are now seeking Rs 13,000 crore from the Delhi government,” he said.
The second day of the Delhi Assembly’s special session on Friday started with noisy scenes, as the ruling AAP MLAs demanded a CBI inquiry into the Rs 2,500 crore scam.
The AAP MLAs also trooped into the well of the House raising slogans and showing placards. They also displayed a large banner against the Rs 2,500 crore scam in the House.
Participating in the debate, Delhi Urban Development Minister Satyendar Jain alleged that the MCD was synonymous with corruption.
“It is one of the most corrupt organisations in the world. Graft ranging from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 5 crore is prevalent in giving building permissions,” he alleged. Opposition BJP MLA Vijender Gupta also said municipal corporations’ funds were slashed by AAP government.
‘MCD scam is like greedy mother-in-law’
Presenting the resolution against the Rs 2500 crore MCD scam for discussion in the Delhi Assembly, AAP MLA Saurabh Bhardwaj drew parallels between the BJP and a “greedy mother-in-law’.