AAP MLA Mohinder Goyal on Sunday responded to the allegations that he aided Bangladeshi infiltrators in securing fake Aadhaar cards, calling the charges a part of a "political conspiracy." Goyal’s remarks came after the Delhi Police served him a second notice on Sunday, directing him to join the ongoing probe into the case.
"This is all part of a political conspiracy. I have already sent a reply to the notice issued by the Delhi Police. I respect the law and will cooperate. But it is clear that the BJP is behind this, knowing full well that AAP is poised to win all the assembly seats in the upcoming elections. This is nothing more than a political stunt," Goyal said.
The case stems from accusations that Goyal, along with another AAP MLA, Jai Bhagwan Upkar, was involved in a scheme to create fake Aadhaar cards for Bangladeshi nationals. The Delhi Police had arrested several Bangladeshi immigrants in connection with the case and seized forged documents, including Aadhaar cards.
The allegations sparked a political outburst, with BJP leader Smriti Irani launching an attack on the AAP. "Two AAP MLAs, Mohinder Goyal and Jai Bhagwan Upkar, are involved in a conspiracy to make fake Aadhaar cards for Bangladeshi infiltrators. The Delhi Police has issued two notices to them, but neither has appeared before investigating agencies, thereby obstructing the investigation," Irani said in a statement.
Irani criticized the AAP for its silence on the issue, calling it a matter of national security. "Why are Aam Aadmi Party leaders silent on a matter so crucial to our country’s security? Who are these infiltrators attempting to weaken our democracy by making fake voter cards? Why aren't AAP MLAs cooperating with the investigation? AAP seems to be standing in support of Bangladeshi infiltrators," she added.
Meanwhile, Congress leader Abhishek Dutt, who is contesting from the Kasturba Nagar assembly constituency, also highlighted the seriousness of the charges. "AAP has facilitated Aadhaar cards for individuals who are not residents of this area. This is a major and serious issue," Dutt stated.
In response, AAP spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar accused the BJP of fabricating cases against the party's leaders to derail their campaign in the upcoming state elections. "The BJP has no agenda, no vision, and no credible CM face. They are well aware of their impending defeat, and this is why they are filing fake cases against AAP leaders to distract voters," Kakkar said.
On Saturday, the Delhi Police had initially served a notice to Goyal and his office staff, summoning them for questioning regarding the fake Aadhaar card racket, which involved several Bangladeshi nationals. The police are continuing their investigation, seeking more clarity on the extent of the involvement of the accused MLAs in the creation of fraudulent documents.
