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AAP seeks CBI probe against Delhi minister in rice allocation case; Sirsa denies allegations
The Aam Aadmi Party has sought a CBI probe against Delhi Food and Civil Supplies Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa over an alleged rice allocation scam. Sirsa has dismissed the allegations as false and malicious.
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The Aam Aadmi Party has sought a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe against Delhi Food and Civil Supplies Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa over an alleged rice allocation scam. The development comes as the CBI registered an FIR into alleged irregularities by the Food Corporation of India in allocating subsidised rice meant for poor labourers to the North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation (NERAMAC).
AAP demands probe, Sirsa denies
Delhi Congress president Saurabh Bharadwaj claimed that according to the CBI FIR, officials in the minister's department acted after discussing with the minister. "The CBI has now registered an FIR in what we were alleging for so many days. The FIR says that the NERAMAC clearly said that rice was supposed to be distributed among daily wage workers and the poor who don't have ration cards. Sirsa is the minister for food and supplies, and we want the CBI to investigate his role," Bharadwaj told a presser.
Background of the case
On August 31, the CBI registered an FIR into the alleged irregularities by the Food Corporation of India in allocating subsidised rice meant for poor labourers to the North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation (NERAMAC), from where it was "diverted" to traders for a profit. "In a letter written by the NERAMAC, it was specifically mentioned that the rice was meant for daily wage labourers. It also shows that the food and supplies department did not just forward a letter to the FCI, but issued a proper no-objection certificate for subsidised rice to be distributed among the poor, which was later given to a Haryana-based businessman against a commission," Bharadwaj alleged.
Meeting with L-G
The delegation also met Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, seeking a probe by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) and Vigilance Department into the alleged bicycle and health scams involving the ruling government. "Since the ACB and Vigilance fall under the LG's jurisdiction, he will have the matters we have raised fact-checked. If he finds anything wrong, he will have an FIR registered. That was our only request to him. We also informed the LG about the rice scam and demanded that BJP Minister Sirsa should also be investigated in the matter, because his name is also coming up in the case," he said.
Denial and legal notice
Last month, Sirsa had denied the allegations of AAP and threatened legal action against Bharadwaj. The minister gave the A leaders 24 hours to withdraw their allegations and issue a public apology, "or face legal proceedings".
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Facts Included:
A Delhi president Saurabh Bharadwaj claimed that according to the CBI FIR, officials in Sirsa's department acted after discussing with the minister.
Bharadwaj said: 'The CBI has now registered an FIR in what we were alleging for so many days.'
Bharadwaj said: 'The FIR says that the NERAMAC clearly said that rice was supposed to be distributed among daily wage workers and the poor who don't have ration cards.'
Bharadwaj said: 'Sirsa is the minister for food and supplies, and we want the CBI to investigate his role.'
Last month, Sirsa had denied the allegations of A and threatened legal action against Bharadwaj.
The minister gave the A leaders 24 hours to withdraw their allegations and issue a public apology, 'or face legal proceedings'.
On August 31, the CBI registered an FIR into the alleged irregularities by the Food Corporation of India in allocating subsidised rice meant for poor labourers to the North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation (NERAMAC), from where it was 'diverted' to traders for a profit.
Bharadwaj alleged: 'In a letter written by the NERAMAC, it was specifically mentioned that the rice was meant for daily wage labourers.'
Bharadwaj alleged: 'It also shows that the food and supplies department did not just forward a letter to the FCI, but issued a proper no-objection certificate for subsidised rice to be distributed among the poor, which was later given to a Haryana-based businessman against a commission.'
Bharadwaj said he and other party workers will meet Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu to discuss the matter and other 'scams'.
The CBI has alleged a series of irregularities, including allocation in violation of policy, pressure on officials, diversion of rice to traders and preparation of false records, resulting in losses of over ₹28 crore to the FCI.
The CBI has alleged that an additional general manager of the NERAMAC, Guwahati, vide a letter dated January 7, requested the 'Minister, Government of NCT Delhi' for allocation of 31,000 MT of rice per week under the category 'sale of rice without participation in e-auction' under the Open Market Sale Scheme for 2025-26.
Framing: AAP's demand for a CBI probe against Minister Sirsa over a rice allocation scam — Mixed (accusatory and defensive)
Facts Included:
AAP has sought a CBI probe against Delhi Food and Civil Supplies Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa over an alleged rice allocation scam.
Last month, AAP alleged that the BJP government in Delhi orchestrated a 'rice scam' involving subsidised foodgrain meant for the poor.
Sirsa dismissed the allegations as false and malicious.
An AAP leader stated that the CBI FIR mentions Manjinder Singh Sirsa.
AAP demanded that the CBI question Sirsa about NERAMAC officials who visited the Delhi Secretariat.
An AAP leader claimed that 50,645 metric tonnes of rice has been looted.
The AAP delegation met Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, seeking a probe by the ACB and Vigilance Department into alleged bicycle and health scams.
The AAP leader stated that the LG will have matters fact-checked and will register an FIR if wrongdoing is found.
The Indian Express has reached out to Sirsa for a comment.
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Status
ClaimThe Aam Aadmi Party has sought a CBI probe against Delhi Food and Civil Supplies Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa over an alleged rice allocation scam.
ClaimThe AAP demanded that the CBI question Manjinder Singh Sirsa about NERAMAC officials who visited the Delhi Secretariat and the people the NERAMAC representatives met there.
ClaimThe AAP delegation met Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, seeking a probe by the Anti-Corruption Bureau and Vigilance Department into alleged bicycle and health scams involving the ruling government.
ClaimDelhi AAP president Saurabh Bharadwaj claimed that according to the CBI FIR, officials in Sirsa's department acted after discussing with the minister.
ClaimSaurabh Bharadwaj said: 'The FIR says that the NERAMAC clearly said that rice was supposed to be distributed among daily wage workers and the poor who don't have ration cards.'
ClaimLast month, Manjinder Singh Sirsa denied the allegations of the AAP and threatened legal action against Saurabh Bharadwaj, giving AAP leaders 24 hours to withdraw their allegations and issue a public apology, 'or face legal proceedings'.
ClaimOn August 31, the CBI registered an FIR into alleged irregularities by the Food Corporation of India in allocating subsidised rice meant for poor labourers to the North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation (NERAMAC), from where it was 'diverted' to traders for a profit.
ClaimSaurabh Bharadwaj alleged that the food and supplies department issued a proper no-objection certificate for subsidised rice to be distributed among the poor, which was later given to a Haryana-based businessman against a commission.
ClaimSaurabh Bharadwaj said he and other party workers will meet Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu to discuss the matter and other 'scams'.
ClaimThe CBI has alleged a series of irregularities, including allocation in violation of policy, pressure on officials, diversion of rice to traders and preparation of false records, resulting in losses of over ₹28 crore to the FCI.
ClaimThe CBI has alleged that an additional general manager of the NERAMAC, Guwahati, vide a letter dated January 7, requested the 'Minister, Government of NCT Delhi' for allocation of 31,000 MT of rice per week under the category 'sale of rice without participation in e-auction' under the Open Market Sale Scheme for 2025-26.