Corruption Allegations Rock Congress: CM Post for Rs 500 Crore?

BJP attacked Congress after Navjot Kaur Sidhu claimed a Rs 500 crore 'fee' for the CM post, alleging corruption within Congress. The BJP demanded accountability from Congress, highlighting similar accusations in other states. They called for answers from the Gandhis regarding these serious allegations.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a vehement attack on the Congress following bombshell claims by Navjot Kaur Sidhu, a leader in Punjab. Sidhu alleged that a sum of Rs 500 crore is required to ascend to the Chief Minister's chair, a comment seen as a damning indictment of the alleged corruption within the Congress ranks.

Raising questions about the moral fabric of Congress, BJP leaders urged Sonia and Rahul Gandhi to clarify their stance on these accusations. Similar allegations have reportedly surfaced in other states, prompting BJP to accuse Congress of perpetuating a culture of corruption, harming democracy itself.

Echoing these sentiments, BJP national figures like Amit Malviya and Tarun Chugh cited previous instances that painted Congress as embroiled in monetized politics, from development projects to seat allocations. The revelations have allegedly exposed internal conflicts crippling the party's core functions, raising alarm over its governance paradigm.

(With inputs from agencies.)