Chandigarh, May 23: Central Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu has expressed sharp criticism regarding Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s meeting with Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjeev Arora at Gurugram Jail.
Bittu claims that Mann’s visit is not merely a routine meeting but raises several questions. He outlined three main reasons for the encounter. First, it could be an attempt to inform the incarcerated individual that “there’s no need to cry if the earned money has to be returned.” Second, it may involve gathering information about the alleged ‘looted funds.’ Lastly, it could be an effort to understand the jail’s environment and conditions.
Bittu emphasized that this was not just a ‘meeting’ but a form of ‘reconnaissance’ aimed at assessing future political scenarios. He suggested that more names may emerge in the coming days.
Arora was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on May 9 from his government residence in Chandigarh under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002. Following his arrest, a special court in Gurugram remanded him to ED custody until May 16.
According to officials, the ED conducted raids on May 9 at multiple locations in Chandigarh and Delhi-NCR, including the minister’s official residence. This action is reportedly linked to an investigation from 2024 concerning allegations of money laundering related to converting industrial land into residential projects.
In response to the ED’s actions, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann accused the central government and the BJP of misusing agencies.
Now, with the upcoming meeting between Mann and Arora in Gurugram Jail, the central minister has made a pointed remark, suggesting that another leader’s turn may come soon, implying that Mann is evaluating the jail’s facilities.
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