Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Sacks A Minister For Corruption

Bhagwant Mann Arvind Kejriwal

In an unprecedented move, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today sacked his Health Minister Vijay Singla from the cabinet on a corruption charge reportedly after solid evidence was found against him. Mr Singla was allegedly demanding a one per cent commission on tenders. Soon after his removal, he was arrested by the anti-corruption branch of the Punjab police.

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann took the step after he received a complaint against the Minister just 10 days back. This is only the second time in the country's history that a Chief Minister has taken such strict action against their own cabinet colleague. Earlier, Aam Aadmi Party convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had in 2015 sacked one of his Ministers on corruption charges.

A government official had 10 days ago complained to the Chief Minister's office about corruption by Mr Singla. The Chief Minister personally assured the official that he would stand with him and he need not fear any Minister. An operation was then executed with help from the official which clearly revealed that the Minister and those close to him were demanding a one per cent commission. After call recordings and other evidence were collected, Mr Mann took action and also warned officials that corruption will not be tolerated. 

"Not even one per cent corruption will be tolerated," Mr Mann said in a video message. "The people have voted for an AAP government with a lot of hope, we have to live up to it. As long as mother India has a son like Arvind Kejriwal and a soldier like Bhagwant Mann, the great war against corruption will continue," he added. He further claimed that Mr Singla had admitted to wrongdoings.

The party said the big decision was taken in accordance with Arvind Kejriwal's anti-corruption model. AAP MP Raghav Chadha lauded the decision, claiming that his party is the only one with the integrity and courage to take action against its own leaders.

"Aam Aadmi Party is the only party that has the integrity, courage & uprightness to take action against their own on grounds of corruption.

We saw it in Delhi, now we are witnessing it in Punjab. 

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