In four years of AAP govt, ‘achievements zero and excuses countless,’ Sampla hits back at Cheema

The former Punjab BJP president said instead of presenting his government’s work during its three-and-a-half-year tenure, Cheema talked about 25 years of political history, “exposing the AAP government’s lack of achievement. Before pointing a finger at previous governments over corruption, Cheema should answer questions on his own government’s conduct during its tenure.”

Sampla alleged that Cheema did not have a single concrete achievement of his government to present, so he is levelling baseless allegations on the BJP to malign its image.”

Targeting the AAP government, Sampla asked, “How did all those ministers removed by the chief minister on corruption charges get bail? How did one MLA escape right under the government’s nose? Why is Cheema silent?”

Sampla also questioned the state government over “inaction” on the charges levelled by AAP Amritsar MLA Kunwar Vijay Pratap in connection with the sacrilege and Behbal Kalan/Bargari cases.

The BJP leader also recalled how the late Ludhiana West MLA Gurpreet Gogi, by breaking a foundation stone laid in the presence of the chief minister, had sent a clear message that “when you can’t do anything, what is the point of laying foundation stones.”

Sampla alleged that the AAP, which once spoke against the sand and land mafia, is now working hand-in-glove with Delhi’s land mafia to purchase Punjab farmers’ land at cheap rates. After massive farmer protests, the government was forced to roll back its decision.”

“The AAP, which once called the Badal family’s buses illegal, is now preparing to run buses under the kilometre scheme in collaboration with the transport mafia. Employee unions opposing the move are being silenced through false cases and lathi-charges,” Sampla alleged.

Sampla said, “It’s shameful that despite AAP Khadoor Sahib MLA Manjinder Singh Lalpura being sentenced to four years for misconduct with a woman, he has not been suspended from the Assembly. This is a matter of deep disgrace for the AAP government.”