The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Goa has made serious allegations against the BJP over the defamation case filed by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant’s wife Sulakshana Sawant against party leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh. The party says that this step is a conspiracy to keep Sanjay Singh away from the Delhi Assembly elections.
Disputes intensify before Delhi elections
Delhi Assembly elections are likely to be held in late January or early February. These elections will see a triangular contest between Aam Aadmi Party, Congress, and BJP.
- AAP’s claim: Sanjay Singh is one of the party’s key campaigners, and the BJP wants to remove him from the campaign by involving him in lawsuits.
- AAP leader Valmiki Naik said:
“This case has been filed to waste Sanjay Singh’s time and target him during the election campaign.”
Sulakshana Sawant filed defamation case
Goa Chief Minister’s wife Sulakshana Sawant filed a defamation case against Sanjay Singh in a court in North Goa’s Bicholim village.
- Allegation: Singh had taken the name of Sulakshana Sawant in the cash-for-job scam.
- Demand: Sulakshana Sawant has demanded damages of Rs 100 crore.
- The court has issued a notice to Sanjay Singh in this regard and directed him to reply by January 10, 2025.
Controversial statement of Sanjay Singh
Recently, at a press conference in Delhi, Sanjay Singh had reportedly accused Sulakshana Sawant of being involved in the scam.
- This matter is further increasing the tension between BJP and Aam Aadmi Party.
- AAP’s allegation: An attempt is being made to limit Singh’s role in the Delhi elections by implicating him in the case.
Your statement: “The lawsuit is part of the conspiracy”
AAP’s general secretary in Goa, Valmiki Naik alleged that the case was politically motivated. He said:
- “BJP wants to waste the energy and time of top campaigners like Sanjay Singh by implicating them.”
- “This is a strategy to divert attention from Delhi elections and weaken AAP.”
Preparation for triangular contest
Political activities are intense regarding Delhi elections, and every party is busy strengthening its strategy.
- Aam Aadmi Party: Preparation to capitalize on the achievements of the government under the leadership of Arvind Kejriwal.
- BJP: Plan to corner AAP on corruption and administrative issues.
- Congress: Trying to enter the competition with new energy and possibilities of alliance.
Why is Sanjay Singh’s role important?
Sanjay Singh is one of the influential leaders of Aam Aadmi Party.
- He is a major star campaigner for the party.
- Play an important role in conveying AAP’s policies and achievements to the public in Delhi.
- His campaign may be affected if he gets embroiled in the lawsuit.