The BJP on Sunday demanded resignation of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, asserting that he has become a “symbol of corruption” after he was charge-sheeted by the CBI in a disproportionate assets case.
Accusing the Congress of not fighting against black money, but batting for those who possess it, the BJP also questioned “silence” of party vice president Rahul Gandhi on the issue.
Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, BJP’s National General Secretary Bhupendra Yadav said the CBI, in its investigation, has found that Singh has shown profit in his accounts from his apple orchards during the year 2008-09 and 2010-11 to be more than Rs 6 crore.
The BJP leader claimed, investigations also revealed that the apples worth Rs 6 crores were transported using scooters and motorcycles.
“Rahul Gandhi should reveal what is the secret formula to earn so much money by a farmer like Virbhadra Singh. If the Congress is left with any morality, then it should seek his resignation,” he said, adding that during 2010-11, the octogenarian Congress leader was the Union Health Minister.
Himachal Pradesh goes to polls later this year.