The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday alleged that Lieutenant-Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu had not granted its leaders time for a meeting despite multiple requests regarding alleged irregularities in the procurement of medicines, bicycles and rice.
Later in the day, AAP MLA Sanjeev Jha filed a complaint with the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB), seeking an inquiry into the alleged bicycle procurement scam.
In a statement, AAP Delhi president Saurabh Bharadwaj accused the L-G of selectively meeting those who “please” him and not even acknowledging the party’s requests for an appointment.
“You cannot avoid meeting opposition leaders as a personal choice. Granting an appointment to opposition leaders is your professional obligation,” Mr. Bharadwaj stated.
There was no official reaction from the L-G’s office. A source said the L-G had met Leader of Opposition and senior AAP leader Atishi at least twice since assuming office in March.
On August 16, Mr. Jha wrote to the L-G seeking a thorough investigation into the alleged scams in the procurement of bicycles, medicines and rice by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government.
The AAP has also been seeking investigations into the alleged irregularities through public statements.
In a post on X, Mr. Jha stated that the party had filed a complaint with the ACB alleging a ₹37-crore scam in the procurement of bicycles worth ₹90 crore.
“We have submitted all the facts and information related to this scam to the ACB. We hope the ACB will conduct an honest investigation, get to the bottom of the matter and ensure that no one responsible is spared,” he stated.
Mr. Jha alleged that while senior AAP leader Satyendar Jain had been arrested despite having “nothing to do with the case”, no action had been taken despite several complaints regarding the alleged scams. He stated that the party had submitted all the relevant facts to the ACB and expressed confidence that the agency would act on the matter without delay.
Published – August 22, 2026 01:44 am IST
