New Delhi: Sacked Aam Aadmi Party minister Kapil Mishra on Sunday accused Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of taking Rs 2 crore “illegal cash" from city Health Minister Satyendar Jain, triggering opposition calls for the CM’s resignation.
"I kept quiet all this while as I had complete faith in Arvind Kejriwal. The day before yesterday, I saw Jain giving Rs 2 crore in cash to Kejriwal. After having seen Jain hand over such a big amount to him, I had to speak out. I have handed over the details to Lt Governor Anil Baijal," Mishra said. “When I approached the CM, he said ‘these things happen in politics’. But I couldn’t stay silent any longer."
"I am also ready to make a statement before the CBI or the Anti-Corruption Bureau if required," he added.
Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, who had claimed that Mishra was sacked over his handling of the water crisis, said the allegations did not merit a response. "He has been sacked due to poor performance… The allegations are so absurd and there are no facts," he said.
"I wish to assure the country and volunteers that we will continue to raise voice against corruption within and outside, irrespective of the consequences. Bharat Mata ki Jai," he had tweeted.
Earlier on Sunday, as Mishra went to meet the L-G at Raj Niwas, the top leadership of poll-battered AAP remained huddled at Kejriwal's residence. Vishwas, who was also present, left a little before Mishra made the allegations to reporters at Rajghat.
Later, however, Vishwas came out in support of Kejriwal, saying Mishra’s allegations were “unimaginable". “I have known Arvind for 12 years now. Even his worst enemy won’t think he is corrupt," Vishwas told reporters and hit out at Mishra for “making a public spectacle".
i have witnessed HIM taking illegal cash.. have shared all details with Lt. Gov. चुप रहना असंभव था। कुर्सी क्या प्राण भी जाये तो जाए? Kapil Mishra (@KapilMishraAAP) May 7, 2017
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