Delhi Lieutenant Governor orders anti-corruption bureau probe into AAP’s poaching allegations against BJP

Delhi LG orders ACB probe into BJP poaching allegations by AAP leaders ahead of Assembly election results.

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Friday (February 7, 2025) ordered an anti-corruption bureau (ACB) probe into allegations by the AAP leaders that the BJP attempted to poach its candidates, officials said.

Meanwhile, the ACB team has reached AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal's residence to carry forward its probe.

The probe was ordered just a day before the counting of votes for the Delhi Assembly for which elections took place on February 5.

"Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has been making allegations that the BJP is offering bribes to its MLAs to quit the party and join the BJP. The lieutenant governor has directed that this matter merits a thorough investigation through the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) to establish the truth," the LG office said in a letter to the chief secretary.

The direction to the Chief Secretary came in response to a representation by Delhi BJP general secretary Vishnu Mittal to the LG's office.

"The allegations levelled by Arvind Kejriwal and Sanjay Singh are very serious and call for an immediate investigation, as they have not furnished any proof or evidence to substantiate their claims — such as details of phone calls or the individuals involved," Mr. Mittal said in his letter to the LG.

"I request you to direct the Anti-Corruption Bureau or any other investigating agency to register an FIR and conduct a detailed probe regarding the alleged offer of Rs 15 crore to seven sitting AAP MLAs," he added.