Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Thursday accused the BJP of staging a raid at Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s residence in the national capital. Atishi put up her allegations on X where she criticized the BJP for paying attention to Mann’s residence, instead of raising allegations against its own party.
“BJP people are distributing money, shoes, sheets in broad daylight – that is not visible. Instead, they go to raid the residence of an elected Chief Minister,” Atishi wrote. She added, “Wow BJP! People of Delhi will give their answer on the 5th.”
दिल्ली पुलिस @BhagwantMann जी के दिल्ली के घर पर रेड करने पहुँच गई है।
भाजपा वाले दिन दहाड़े पैसे, जूते, चद्दर बांट रहे हैं- वो नहीं दिखता। बल्कि एक चुने हुए मुख्यमंत्री के निवास पर रेड करने पहुँच जाते हैं।
वाह री भाजपा! दिल्ली वाले 5 तारीख़ को जवाब देंगे!
— Atishi (@AtishiAAP) January 30, 2025
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) also alleged that officials from the Election Commission (EC) were present at the time of the raid and asked for their statement on this particular issue, suggesting that several authorities were involved.
Security personnel have deployed outside Kapurthala House, the official residence of Punjab CM Mann in Delhi.
EC Rejects Residence Raid of Punjab CM
It all started just hours after a serious incident involving a private vehicle that displayed a “Punjab government” sticker. The private vehicle was reportedly full of liquor, cash, and AAP’s election publicity materials. Delhi Police, without delay, impounded the vehicle.
In response to the allegations by AAP, sources close to the matter have confirmed that there was no raid on Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s residence in Delhi as claimed, ANI has stated. The incident has now raised a new storm of political turbulence in the national capital.
The situation has led to increased political debates, as AAP claims that the BJP’s actions are part of a larger scheme to divert attention from other alleged malpractices.