On Tuesday, Aam Aadmi Party’s spokesperson Alka Lamba was suspended from the position for two months, reported the Indian Express.
Lamba told reporters that Transport Minister Gopal Rai had been “relieved” of his portfolio for a fair probe into the Premium Bus Service scheme.
The Kejriwal government maintained that Rai stepped down as he was suffering from health issues, making no comments about a probe.
When questioned, Lamba maintained she had no information on her removal from the post.
The Premium Bus Service scheme was launched by the Chief Minister in May. BJP MLA Vijender Gupta had lodged a complaint against it to the Anti-Corruption Branch in front of which Gopal Rai had to appear on Friday.
Amid speculation that Rai’s stepping down was due to the alleged irregularities in the scheme, AAP released an official statement rubbishing such reports.
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