Announcing the removal of Singla, Bhagwant Mann said the decision was made after he came to know that Singla was allegedly demanding 1% commission on tenders and purchases of his department.
The AAP national convenor said on his own Bhagwant Mann took the action against his minister. "Bhagwant, we are proud of you. The whole Punjab and country are proud of you," he added.
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal. (ANI Photo)
Updated on May 24, 2022 05:18 PM IST
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ByHT News Desk | Written by Aniruddha Dhar, New Delhi
In video message shared on social media, chief minister Bhagwant Mann stressed AAP’s zero-tolerance for corruption as he sacked Dr Singla for demanding 1% commission for tenders.
Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday sacked health minister Dr Vijay Singla (in pic) from the state cabinet on charges of corruption. (HT Photo)