High Drama Before Poll Results: Delhi LG Orders Probe After BJP Objects to Nervous AAP's Poaching Charge

New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders had accused BJP of trying to poach its candidates; in a latest development, the Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has ordered a probe into these allegations. This comes ahead of the Delhi Polls Results 2025, which will be announced on Saturday.

Delhi LG Orders ACB Probe Into AAP's Poaching Allegations on BJP

Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena on Friday ordered an anti corruption branch (ACB) probe into allegations by AAP leaders that the BJP had attempted to poach its candidates, officials said. The direction to the chief secretary came in response to a representation by Delhi BJP general secretary Vishnu Mittal to the LG's office.

Aam Aadmi Party Accuses BJP of Attempting to Poach Its Candidates

Kejriwal on Thursday accused the BJP of attempting to poach 16 party candidates ahead of the Delhi Assembly poll results on February 8. He alleged that the AAP candidates received offers from the BJP with the promise of ministerial positions and Rs 15 crore each if they switched sides.

Similar allegations were also levelled by AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh and other leaders. 

‘AAP Trying to Create Panic and Situation of Unrest’: Delhi BJP General Secy

In a letter to the LG, Mittal said the allegations levelled by AAP leaders without any proof were a serious matter that required probe. AAP leaders are trying to create "panic and situation of unrest" in Delhi by spreading such "false and misleading information", he claimed. 

(Inputs from PTI)