Referring to former chief minister Sheila Dikshit’s letter to lieutenant-governor Najeeb Jung, Delhi water minister Kapil Mishra on Saturday accused her of trying to “dictate” the terms of investigati
Referring to former chief minister Sheila Dikshit’s letter to lieutenant-governor Najeeb Jung, Delhi water minister Kapil Mishra on Saturday accused her of trying to “dictate” the terms of investigation into the alleged water tanker scam. Ms Diskshit had on Friday written to the L-G seeking details and clearing her position on the tanker issue.
Alleging a “collusion” between the lieutenant-governor and Ms Dikshit, Mr Mishra wrote a letter to Mr Jung saying it was “unfortunate” that the “accused” was being given an opportunity to question the panel that found the alleged irregularities, instead of “being interrogated”. Ms Diskshit in her letter had pointed fingers at the fact-finding committee constituted by chief minister Arvind Kejriwal to probe the alleged scam.
“There are five FIRs against her for various corruption cases pending with the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB). Instead of questioning her, the ACB is allowing her to dictate the terms of investigation,” Mr Mishra alleged.
In her letter, Ms Dikshit has apprised Mr Jung about the technicalities involved in the decision to procure water tankers during her tenure. A Delhi Jal Board committee, led by Mr Mishra, has questioned this decision, claiming it saw irregularities running into over Rs 400 crore.
