Arvind Kejriwal says serious allegations of sand theft against Punjab CM, demands probe
Amritsar: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, during his one-day visit to Punjab, on Tuesday said that there are serious allegations of sand theft against Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi and added that the "theft" would come to an end if the Aam Aadmi Party wins Assembly elections 2022.
Speaking to the media here, Arvind Kejriwal said, "I have been seeing for the past few days that illegal sand mining was found in Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi's constituency Chamkaur Sahib."
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"If it's happening in his own constituency, it's difficult to think he doesn't know about it. Serious allegations of sand theft have been levelled against him. Punjab wants to know if he's the owner of illegal sand mining or has a partnership or provides protection to others. We will end this when the AAP comes to power," he said.
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"Aam Aadmi Party government will stop illegal sand mining. In Punjab, the money of sand theft will no longer go in the pockets of politicians, but in the pockets of women. That's why all the leaders of Punjab are giving me dirty filthy abuses," Kejriwal added.
The Delhi Chief Minister further alleged that theft worth Rs 20,000 crore is being done.
"Captain Amarinder Singh had said that there are many ministers and MLAs who give protection to the sand theft. According to an estimate, sand theft of Rs 20,000 crore is being done," he told media.
The AAP national convenor demanded a probe into the matter and registration of an FIR.
Arvind Kejriwal is on a one-day visit to Punjab on Tuesday and will be active in the Doaba region, said AAP leader Harpal Singh Cheema in an official statement issued by party headquarters.
Punjab Assembly elections are scheduled to be held in 2022.
-PTC News
