The tabling of 14 Comptroller and Auditor Normal of India (CAG) reviews within the first Delhi Meeting session for the reason that Bharatiya Janata Social gathering (BJP) gained the state polls is ready to take centre stage once more with the ruling get together alleging the reviews since 2017 will expose the Aam Aadmy Social gathering’s (AAP’s) “corrupt practices”, and the AAP refuting alleging that the CAG “was working as a unit of the BJP”.
A Delhi Meeting session in progress. (HT Archive)
Addressing a press convention on the agenda for the meeting session from Monday, Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta stated: “We will focus on pending works and discussions about development projects. One of the most important things would be the tabling of pending CAG reports and the previous government must now answer the people of Delhi for the misuse of their hard-earned money. They will have to provide an account of every single rupee.”
Professional tem speaker and BJP MLA Arvinder Singh Pretty stated: “The CAG reports haven’t been tabled and the AAP has already starting saying that it is an attempt to spread misinformation. Why are they so scared? When reports are tabled, they will realise what is reality.”
Former chief minister and chief of the Opposition within the meeting Atishi stated she despatched the CAG reviews to the meeting for tabling and there was no particular delay. “This myth is being spread that BJP has decided to table the reports. These reports had already been sent to the Delhi Assembly in a sealed envelope before the Delhi elections. BJP is trying to spread misinformation that they have decided to do this. Whatever is in the CAG report… and the misinformation being spread should come before the people of Delhi,” she stated.
On the alleged delay in tabling these CAG reviews, Atishi stated that “it is routine procedure” and that “CAG reports are sent to speakers at different times.”
AAP MLA Sanjeev Jha posted on X: “CAG is working as a unit of BJP and instead of conducting a natural audit, it is a conspiracy to defame AAP. BJP should first fulfill its promises while doing politics of work.”
The 14 CAG reviews, which cowl efficiency audits on a number of important points, have been a significant flashpoint between the AAP and the BJP within the run-up to the Delhi elections. These reviews, ranging from 2017, cowl important areas reminiscent of efficiency audit on prevention and mitigation of vehicular air air pollution in Delhi, report on youngsters in want of care and safety, regulation and provide of liquor in Delhi, well being infrastructure and administration of well being companies and functioning of DTC.
In December 2024, all BJP legislators led by LoP Vijender Gupta had additionally filed a writ petition after which the reviews have been forwarded to the LG, cleared and despatched to the Speaker; however, they have been but to be made public. Elements of those reviews on issues pertaining to liquor coverage, 6, Flag Employees Highway bungalow and publicity bills have been leaked within the run-up to the polls however the AAP termed them “fake reports.”
The Delhi Meeting session will begin on February 24 and based on the agenda, the tabling of reviews will happen on the second day of the session (February 25).