The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) criticised the Central Government's decision to initiate a Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) audit into the reconstruction expenses of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's official residence. The party accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of resorting to desperate measures due to their anticipated defeat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and said a CAG investigation was conducted last year, revealing no evidence of financial irregularities.
The reconstruction of the Chief Minister's residence had previously sparked a political battle in the capital city, with the BJP demanding an investigation into the matter and the AAP claiming that the house was in a dilapidated state as it was constructed in 1942.
Expressing strong displeasure, the AAP issued a statement saying, "This move by the Modi Government reeks of desperation as the BJP anticipates an inevitable defeat in the forthcoming 2024 general elections. Regarding the CAG inquiry into the reconstruction expenses of the Chief Minister's residence, it is important to note that it was already conducted last year, revealing no evidence of financial irregularities."
The AAP further stated that the decision to initiate a fresh CAG audit is a clear reflection of the BJP's frustration, paranoia, and authoritarian tendencies. The party accused the BJP of being troubled by its successive electoral defeats in the Delhi Assembly polls and asserted that the CAG's move is an attempt to tarnish the reputation of Delhi's honest Government.
The AAP claimed that the BJP, in its pursuit of revenge, is inadvertently orchestrating its own downfall through such chaotic and ill-conceived actions. The party also accused the saffron party of engaging in covert efforts to undermine the established power structure.