Court order in Delhi excise policy matter shows this case is bogus: AAP
The AAP on Sunday demanded that the BJP tender an apology to it for levelling false allegations against the party in connection with the excise policy case following a court granting bail to two accused in the matter.
Addressing a press conference, AAP senior leader and Cabinet minister Atishi said the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has levelled two allegations that Rs 100 crore kickbacks were received from liquor businessesmen and the money was used in Goa elections.
"Yesterday, the Rouse Avenue court granted bail to Rajesh Joshi and Gautam Malhotra. The court order said no evidence had been kept forth by the ED showing any cash payment for bribe or kickbacks. The order said the ED attached some vague statements by witnesses," she added.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal asserted that the entire case is "bogus" and only meant to malign his party.
"Now even Court has said that there is no material evidence of any kickback or money laundering. We have been saying right from beginni