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BJP questions AAP’s crowdfunding sources

Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva has raised concerns over the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) claims of raising election funds through crowd funding, stating that the sources of these funds must be legally verified before the public votes in the upcoming...
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Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva has raised concerns over the Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) claims of raising election funds through crowd funding, stating that the sources of these funds must be legally verified before the public votes in the upcoming elections. Sachdeva questioned the legitimacy of the crowdfunding claims, suggesting that they might be linked to illicit sources, including the liquor scam or leftover funds from the Goa elections.

Speaking on the issue, Sachdeva said, “The public is questioning whether this crowdfunding is a way to disguise the money saved from the liquor scam, leftover funds from the Goa election scandal, or money extorted in Punjab”. He also expressed suspicion over the involvement of senior AAP leaders in the funding process. “First Manish Sisodia, then Durgesh Pathak, and now Chief Minister Atishi Marlena are all claiming to raise election funds through crowd funding,” Sachdeva added.

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In light of these concerns, Sachdeva announced that the BJP would soon request the Election Commission to legally verify the sources of funds for any candidate claiming to raise money through crowdfunding. “We want to ensure that this information is disclosed to the public before the elections,” he said.

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