H3: ED claims Manish Sisodia took bribe of Rs 2.2 crore in liquor scam case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a charge sheet in the liquor scam case, alleging that Delhi’s Deputy Chief Minister, Manish Sisodia, accepted a bribe of Rs 2.2 crore. The bribe was allegedly paid through Sisodia’s close aide, Dinesh Arora.
Key points from the charge sheet:
– The charge sheet states that Sisodia was aware of the bribery and that he had instructed Arora to collect it on his behalf.
– The ED claims that the bribe was paid in exchange for granting an additional liquor license to a private firm.
– The charge sheet also alleges that Sisodia had received gifts worth Rs 1.5 crore from the same private firm.
Sisodia has denied the allegations and has called them politically motivated. He has accused the central government of using the ED to target opposition leaders.
The Delhi government has also issued a statement in support of Sisodia, calling the charges “baseless” and “politically motivated.” The government has accused the central government of trying to destabilize the Delhi government by targeting its leaders.
The liquor scam case dates back to 2015, when the Delhi government had introduced a new liquor policy. The policy had allowed the operation of private liquor shops, and the government had issued new licenses to private firms. The charges against Sisodia and others relate to the alleged irregularities in the grant of these licenses.
The case has been a major political issue in Delhi, with the opposition parties accusing the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of corruption. The AAP, on its part, has accused the opposition parties of trying to tarnish its image.
In conclusion, the ED’s charge sheet alleging bribery against Manish Sisodia in the liquor scam case has added a new twist to the ongoing political saga in Delhi. The case is likely to remain in the headlines for some time and may have an impact on the upcoming assembly elections in the state.
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