Two Congress rebel MLAs get ACB notice

NEW DELHI: The Anti-Corruption Bureau has sent notices to Rajasthan MLA Bhanwarlal Sharma and former tourism minister Vishwendra Singh following the FIR lodged by Congress

chief whip

Mahesh Joshi alleging that they had plotted with others to topple the Ashok Gehlot government. Dinesh M N, ADG, ACB, said, “The notices have been sent to the two individuals to record their statements in the matter. The notices have been sent to their residences. The audio clips have been sent to the FSL for checking their authenticity.” Joshi had provided two audio recordings to the ACB and in his complaint on Friday alleged that the voices of three individuals — Sharma, another accused Sanjay Jain and Gajendra Singh — can be heard in one of the audio clips.



Congress spokesperson

Randeep Singh Surjewala

alleged that the Union minister was involved in the horse trading case. Following this, the SOG sent a notice to the Union minister asking for his statement in the audio clips case. The SOG is still awaiting minister’s reply. Sources said Shekhawat and others who were earlier served notices would be sent reminders if they fail to respond.