Kejriwal Bought iPhones Worth Lakhs Despite ₹50,000 Cap: Minister
The AAP government in Delhi has been in the midst of a controversy surrounding the purchase of high-end mobile phones by its ministers. In a recent statement, Delhi Minister Ashish Sood claimed that former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia purchased iPhones worth lakhs of rupees, despite an official limit of ₹50,000 for the Chief Minister and ₹45,000 for ministers.
According to Sood, Kejriwal purchased three iPhones during his tenure as Chief Minister, which are worth lakhs of rupees. In 2015, he bought an iPhone 6s Plus worth ₹81,000, followed by an iPhone 7 Plus worth ₹69,000 in 2017. In 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, he bought an iPhone 12 Pro Max worth ₹1,39,000.
Similarly, Sisodia also purchased high-end iPhones during his tenure as Deputy Chief Minister. In 2015, he bought an iPhone 6s worth ₹1,66,700, which exceeds the official limit of ₹45,000 for ministers. In 2018, he purchased an iPhone XS Max worth ₹1,37,000.
The BJP has been vocal about the issue, claiming that the AAP government has been misusing public funds. “The AAP government has a habit of indulging in extravagance and luxury, and the purchase of high-end mobile phones is just one example of this,” said a BJP spokesperson.
The controversy surrounding the purchase of high-end mobile phones has raised questions about the accountability and transparency of the AAP government. Critics have accused the government of using public funds for personal gains, rather than for the benefit of the people.
The AAP government has, however, denied any wrongdoing. “The allegations made by the BJP are baseless and false,” said a government spokesperson. “The purchase of mobile phones was done in accordance with the official rules and regulations, and the money was spent for official purposes only.”
The controversy has also raised questions about the official limits on the purchase of mobile phones for government officials. The Delhi government has an official limit of ₹50,000 for the Chief Minister and ₹45,000 for ministers, but it appears that this limit has been breached in the case of Kejriwal and Sisodia.
The BJP has demanded an inquiry into the matter and has called for the resignation of Kejriwal and Sisodia. “The AAP government has lost all credibility and trust,” said a BJP leader. “The people of Delhi have a right to know how their public funds are being used, and we demand a transparent inquiry into this matter.”
In conclusion, the controversy surrounding the purchase of high-end mobile phones by Kejriwal and Sisodia has raised serious questions about the accountability and transparency of the AAP government. While the government has denied any wrongdoing, the allegations have damaged its reputation and raised doubts about its commitment to good governance.
