GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 21st May. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Delhi’s ruling party, finds itself embroiled in yet another controversy as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) alleges that the party received ₹7 crore in illegal foreign funds from donors across various countries between 2014 and 2022. This accusation comes amidst a backdrop of escalating political tensions between the AAP and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
In response to the ED’s claims, AAP leader Atishi vehemently refuted the allegations, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP of orchestrating political attacks through federal agencies. Atishi condemned the timing of these allegations, labeling them as part of a larger strategy to defame the AAP ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Delhi and Punjab.
The ED contends that the AAP’s acceptance of foreign funds violates provisions of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA). According to agency sources, multiple donors provided donations using identical passports, credit card, and mobile phone numbers, raising suspicions of irregularities in the donation process. The ED further alleges that the AAP concealed donor identities and channeled funds directly into a bank account to bypass legal restrictions.
This latest controversy harks back to previous accusations of foreign funding against the AAP dating back to 2013. Despite previous inquiries, the AAP has consistently denied any wrongdoing, attributing the allegations to political vendettas.
The confrontation between the AAP and the BJP has intensified in recent months, with clashes over various issues, including the arrest of Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi’s Chief Minister, in connection with an alleged liquor policy scam. The AAP has accused the BJP of sponsoring threats against Kejriwal, further exacerbating the already strained relations between the two parties.
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