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BJP MLA Sudhir Sharma skips vigilance appearance in assets case
BJP MLA from Dharamshala, Sudhir Sharma, skipped his summons by the Himachal vigilance bureau on August 13, citing that he was out of the state. The bureau had registered an FIR against…
The Story in Brief
BJP MLA from Dharamshala, Sudhir Sharma, skipped his summons by the Himachal vigilance bureau on August 13, citing that he was out of the state. The bureau had registered an FIR against him on July 29 under the Prevention of Corruption Act for allegedly possessing assets disproportionate to his known income. Hindustan Times reports that Sharma has termed the action a “political vendetta by the present Congress government”. He has informed the bureau he will appear on August 18 and submit documents including income records, property details, and bank accounts. Failure to comply may invite legal action.
The Indian Opinion
Sharma’s claim of political vendetta by the Congress government is a familiar script, every politician under investigation cries foul. But the disproportionate assets allegation is a question of law, not politics. Until he submits the demanded documents on August 18, the charge remains an allegation, not a conviction. The real test: will his declared assets match his known income? That number, and the bureau’s findings, will settle whether this is vendetta or accountability.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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