BJP’s ‘Washing Machine’ has now become FULLY AUTOMATIC – Join BJP, Case Closed!: Congress
New Delhi: In a strongly worded statement, Pawan Khera, Chairman of the Media & Publicity (Communication Department) at AICC, has criticized the BJP's approach to handling corruption cases, likening it to a "fully automatic washing machine" that clears cases for those who join the BJP or its alliance.
Khera highlighted the case of Shri Praful Patel, who joined the BJP alliance in Maharashtra after leaving the NCP. The CBI filed a closure report in a 2017 corruption case against Patel, originally listed in the BJP's 2014 Chargesheet against the Congress-UPA government, alleging a scam in leasing aircraft to Air India during Patel's tenure as Union aviation minister.
The statement also addressed the BJP's 2019 allegations against Patel regarding a property deal with 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts accused Iqbal Mirchi. Khera questioned the status of these allegations, considering Patel's recent clearance.
“Not only this, in 2019, the BJP made some vile allegations against Shri Praful Patel claiming that “he was involved in a property deal with 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts accused Iqbal Mirchi”. BJP National Spokesperson Shri Sambit Patra asked the Congress to come clean on the allegation of land deal between Patel and Mirchi, a close aide of fugitive underworld don Dawood Ibrahim who was declared a global terrorist. We ask, what happened to that ludicrous allegation, now?,” the statement read.
Other leaders mentioned in the statement who have been cleared of corruption allegations after joining the BJP or its alliance include Himanta Biswa Sarma, Narayan Rane, Ajit Pawar, Hasan Mushrif, Chhagan Bhujbal, and Ashok Chavan. Khera accused the BJP of weaponizing institutions like the ED, IT, and CBI to target political opponents.
"The Modi government has used ED, IT, CBI – all supposedly autonomous institutions – as weapons to expand its political footprint," the statement read. Khera raised concerns about the misuse of these institutions, including the alleged misuse of the ED to extort Electoral Bonds and the IT Department to harass opposition parties with notices dating back 30 years.
Khera posed questions to the BJP leadership, asking if their 2014 Chargesheet allegations were true or meant for mudslinging. He also questioned whether the BJP seeks a "committed judiciary" and whether they aim to undermine autonomous institutions.
The statement concluded with the slogan "Na Khaunga, Na Khane Doonga, Agar BJP Join Karo, to Cases Rafa-Dafa Kar Doonga!" suggesting that joining the BJP could lead to the closure of legal cases, implying political manipulation of the justice system by the ruling party.
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Punjab CM Mann lays foundation stone of Rs 14.63 crore sports stadium in Sangrur
Sangrur (PTI): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday laid the foundation stone of a Rs 14.63 crore modern sports stadium here, underscoring that expanding access to quality playgrounds alongside a strong education system is key to steering the youth towards "purpose, performance, and global achievement".
The stadium coming up on 4.38 acres in Satouj will offer professional training and host a wide range of sports including badminton, handball, judo, netball, basketball, volleyball, football, gymnastics, kabaddi and karate, according to an official release.
"It is a historic day for the region as this stadium is coming up at a cost of Rs 14.63 crore. This stadium will be constructed over an area of 4.38 acres, and the complex will host various sporting activities," Mann said.
"The stadium will have a 200-metre athletic track, pavilion for spectators and players and a multipurpose indoor sports hall," he said.
While highlighting the wide range of facilities being created, Mann said professional training opportunities will be provided to children and youngsters in the stadium, adding that this project will ensure that the area emerges as a sports hub.
Emphasising the importance of balanced development, he said, "When there is a good school for education and a proper ground for sports, a child can bring glory to their village, state, and country on the global stage."
Reaffirming the Punjab government's focus on youth development, Mann said, "It is a matter of immense pride and satisfaction that the Punjab government is successfully providing world-class facilities for education and sports."
This project will help in further breaking the backbone of drugs by fostering sporting culture in the state, and it will help in channelising the unbounded energy of youth of state in a positive manner, he said.
Such stadiums will play an important role in helping the youth stay away from the curse of drugs and in order to encourage the youngsters to realise their dreams of winning medals in national and international sporting events, the CM said.
Later, Mann launched an ultra-modern community health centre here that aims to benefit the residents of 85 villages. It is equipped with round-the-clock emergency services, surgical facilities, treatment for serious illnesses and specialist care for children, he said.
Mann alleged that previous governments neglected regions like Dirba and kept development restricted. He said his government is reversing this by investing public money back into villages through hospitals, schools, libraries and roads.
"To impart quality health services to people, we have dedicated the CHC at village Kauhrian... This ambitious project has been completed at a cost of Rs 13.23 crore and the centre has a capacity of 30 beds," he said.
He further noted, "The CHC will also have paediatric specialists for treating children's diseases, and free treatment along with all necessary tests for mothers and children will be provided."
Mann added that dental treatment will also be provided by a specialist at the facility.
