Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia today launched a scathing attack on the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing them of filing “fake FIRs” and misusing investigative agencies for political vendetta. Sisodia’s remarks came as he arrived at the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) office for questioning in connection with an alleged scam involving the construction of classrooms in Delhi government schools during the previous AAP tenure.
Before entering the ACB office, Sisodia addressed the media, stating, “Excellent schools were built in Delhi, and quality education was delivered; the whole country knows this. These people (BJP) just file fake FIRs and keep dragging cases that have no substance.” He further added that while the people of Delhi gave the BJP a mandate to work for them, they “don’t know how to fix roads, manage electricity, or handle rains.”
Sisodia’s appearance at the ACB follows summonses issued earlier in June, with former Health Minister Satyendar Jain also summoned on June 6. The summonses are linked to an FIR registered by the ACB on April 30, which alleges irregularities in the construction of 12,748 classrooms or semi-permanent structures in government schools.
According to the ACB, the alleged scam involved awarding contracts at inflated prices, with each classroom reportedly costing ₹24.86 lakh, nearly five times the standard cost. Investigators claim that contracts were given to 34 contractors, many of whom allegedly had links to the AAP.
Further allegations include that the semi-permanent structures (SPS), designed to last around 30 years, were priced similarly to more durable Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) buildings, which typically have a lifespan of 75 years. The ACB also noted that an additional ₹326 crore was added to the project cost without fresh tenders.
The AAP has consistently dismissed these allegations, maintaining they are politically motivated.