On CBI Enquiry, Arvind Kejriwal Says: "This Shows That The PM Is Nervous"(screen grab from video shared by AAP/twitter.com)
The CBI has registered a preliminary enquiry on the alleged “irregularities and misconduct” surrounding the construction of new residential building for Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal. On CBI enquiry, Mr Kejriwal responded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is nervous.
The preliminary enquiry constitutes beginning stage of enquiry wherein CBI assess if there is substantial evidence on the allegation to proceed with lodging a formal First Information Report or FIR.
When reporters asked Delhi CM in this regard, he responded: “This shows that the PM is nervous. This is not the first inquiry. They have already had more than 50 inquiries done…They registered more than 33 cases against me. They have been investigating since last 8 years but nothing has been found. So, they have started this new inquiry. This too is welcome. Nothing will be found,” reports ANI.
अब इन्होंने CM आवास की CBI जाँच शुरू करवा दी।
प्रधानमंत्री जी घबराए हुए हैं। ये उनकी घबराहट दिखाता है।
मेरे ख़िलाफ़ enquiry कोई नई बात नहीं है। अभी तक मेरे ख़िलाफ़ पिछले 8 साल में 50 से ज़्यादा मामलों में enquiry करवा चुके हैं। बोले केजरीवाल ने स्कूल बनवाने में घोटाला कर… pic.twitter.com/rPtIpUcU4Y
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) September 28, 2023
The AAP leader, then challenges Prime Minister and said: “I also challenge him – just as nothing was found in all the previous inquiries, similarly if nothing is found in this inquiry too, will he resign for making a false inquiry?”
The sources said that CBI will enquire into all aspects of the allegations which came forth following an inquiry conducted by the Delhi Chief Secretary. The Chief Secretary’s primary findings points that there are irregularities in the renovation work. The CBI initiation was based on a five-page letter submitted by Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena to the CBI Director in May. As part of enquiry, CBI has demanded the Public Works Department (PWD) to submit all the concerning documents on October 3.
As per the allegations, Rs 11.30 crore was spent on interior decoration, Rs 6.02 crore on stone and marble flooring, Rs one crore on interior consultancy, Rs 2.58 crore on electrical fittings and appliances, Rs 2.85 crore on the fire-fighting system, Rs 1.41 crore on wardrobe and accessories fitting, and Rs 1.1 crore on kitchen appliances. Apart from this, a separate sum of Rs 8.11 crore out of the sanctioned amount of Rs 9.99 crore was reportedly spent on the camp office of the Chief Minister.
