Arvind Kejriwal has ended scope for clean politics, says Sucha Singh Chhotepur

"Arvind Kejriwal has exploited that confidence of the people in such a way that now people will not believe anyone asking for votes in the name of clean politics,” said Chhotepur.

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Sucha Singh Chhotepur (File Photo)

Former state convener of the Aam Adami Party (AAP), Sucha Singh Chhotepur, on Monday attacked AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal claiming that he had ended the scope for clean and honest politics in India. “Now it will be almost impossible to convince people in the name of honest and clean politics. People had taken a risk and expressed their confidence in Arvind Kejriwal and AAP. Arvind Kejriwal has exploited that confidence of the people in such a way that now people will not believe anyone asking for votes in the name of clean politics,” said Chhotepur, who was sacked from party for alleged corrupt activities without any evidence being made public.

Asked if he was surprised at the turn of events, Chhotepur said, “It was bound to happen and written on the wall. Otherwise, I should have been in party and party should have been in power in Punjab. Party’s downfall started on the day they sacked me without any reason. My only mistake was that I asked Kejriwal to correct some decisions to win elections in Punjab. But he was so arrogant that he did not listen to a genuine argument. Arrogance is moral corruption and when you are morally corrupt, you are bound to fall for money.”

Chhotepur was accused of taking Rs 2 lakh from a party worker. Later, party claimed that it had taken action against Chhotepur on the basis of a video tape in which Chhotepur was allegedly seen taking money. The purported video, however, was never made public by the party. “They sacked me because I opposed dictatorship of Kejriwal. They made false corruption allegations against me to sack me from the party. I challenged them to make the alleged video public, but they never made it public because there was no truth in the allegations,” said Chhotepur.

He added, “Now, there is a former minister of Kejriwal, who is a witness and is claiming to have evidence against Arvind Kejriwal. If I can be sacked from the party despite having no witness and evidence then at least Kejriwal should resign from the post of chief minister and national convener so that a fair investigation can be carried out against him.”

Chhotepur also attacked the AAP leadership in Punjab, saying,”Only Kanwar Sandhu objected to my removal from party….No other party leader from Punjab dared to stand up for me. If they had spoken against wrong decisions of the party leadership at that time, no Kapil Mishra was needed to end the Kejriwal-era today.” “Taking my example, Kejriwal should immediately resign from the post of CM and national convener and should face an investigation. Kapil Mishra’s statements have left no doubt in my mind that Kejriwal has indeed taken money.

Kamaldeep Singh Brar

Kamaldeep Singh Brar is a Principal Correspondent at The Indian Express, primarily covering Amritsar and the Majha region of Punjab. He is one of the publication's key reporters for stories involving the Akal Takht, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), and the sensitive socio-political issues of the border districts. Core Beats & Specializations Religious & Panthic Affairs: He has deep expertise in the internal workings of the Akal Takht and SGPC, frequently reporting on religious sentences (Tankhah), Panthic politics, and the influence of Sikh institutions. National Security & Crime: His reporting covers cross-border drug smuggling, drone activities from Pakistan, and the activities of radical groups. Regional Politics: He is the primary correspondent for the Majha belt, covering elections and political shifts in Amritsar, Tarn Taran, and Gurdaspur. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2025) His work in late 2025 has been centered on judicial developments, local body elections, and religious controversies: 1. Religious Politics & Akal Takht "Akal Takht pronounces religious sentences against former Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh" (Dec 8, 2025): Covering the historic decision to hold the former Jathedar guilty for granting a pardon to Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim in 2015. "YouTube suspends SGPC’s channel for a week over video on 1984 Army action" (Nov 20, 2025): Reporting on the digital friction between global tech platforms and Sikh religious bodies. "As AAP govt grants Amritsar holy tag, a look at its fraught demand" (Nov 28, 2025): An analytical piece on the long-standing demand for declaring Amritsar a "holy city" and its political implications. 2. Crime & National Security "Mostly Khalistanis on Amritpal’s hit list: Punjab govt to High Court" (Dec 16, 2025): Reporting on the state government's claims regarding jailed MP Amritpal Singh orchestrating activity from prison. "Punjab man with links to Pakistan’s ISI handlers killed in encounter" (Nov 20, 2025): Detailing a police operation in Amritsar involving "newly refurbished" firearms likely sent from across the border. "15 schools in Amritsar get bomb threat emails; police launch probe" (Dec 12, 2025): Covering the panic and police response to mass threats against educational institutions. 3. Political Analysis & Elections "AAP wins 12 of 15 zones in SAD stronghold Majitha" (Dec 19, 2025): Highlighting a significant shift in the 2025 rural elections where the Akali Dal lost its grip on a traditional fortress. "Tarn Taran bypoll: woman faces threats after complaining to CM Mann about drug menace" (Nov 9, 2025): A ground report on the personal risks faced by citizens speaking out against the illegal drug trade in border villages. "AAP wins Tarn Taran bypoll, but SAD finds silver lining" (Nov 14, 2025): Analyzing the 2025 assembly by-election results and the surprising performance of Independents backed by radical factions. 4. Human Interest "Two couples and a baby: Punjab drug addiction tragedy has new victims" (Nov 20, 2025): A tragic investigative piece about parents selling an infant to fund their addiction. "Kashmiri women artisans debut at Amritsar’s PITEX" (Dec 8, 2025): A feature on financial independence initiatives for rural women at the Punjab International Trade Expo. Signature Beat Kamaldeep is known for his nuanced understanding of border dynamics. His reporting often highlights the "drug crisis in the underprivileged localities" (like Muradpur in Tarn Taran, Nov 9, 2025), providing a voice to marginalized communities affected by addiction and administrative neglect. X (Twitter): @kamalsbrar ... Read More

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