Who Is Sandeep Balmiki? Know All About Former AAP Minister Whom BJP Expelled From Party Over Rape Allegations Hours After His Joining
Sandeep Balmiki was expelled from the BJP just hours after joining due to resurfaced rape allegations and public backlash. Who is he? Let's know all about him,
Chandigarh, August 13: The BJP expelled former AAP minister Sandeep Balimiki just hours after his induction following public backlash over his rape charges. Sandeep, previously with the AAP, joined the BJP on Saturday, August 10. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, who travelled from Pataudi to Panchkula for the event, was in attendance.
After a photo of CM Nayab Singh Saini presenting a turban to Sandeep Valmiki went viral, old reports of Sandeep's controversies resurfaced on social media. Upon learning of this, the BJP acted swiftly. Sandeep is accused of hiding serious charges against him and misleading the party, leading to his expulsion. Sandeep Kumar Expelled From BJP: Bharatiya Janata Party of Haryana Unit Removes Former Delhi Minister and AAP Rebel Within Hours of Joining Party.
Following the backlash, in a letter issued by BJP state general secretary Surendra Poonia, it was stated that former Delhi minister Sandeep Balmiki had joined the BJP, but he had concealed his background. As soon as the facts came to light, the BJP revoked Sandeep's primary membership. The party clarified that Sandeep will have no association with the party in any capacity in the future. It is noteworthy that Sandeep joined the BJP at the Panchkula office around 8 PM on Saturday, and by 11 PM, he was expelled from the party. Haryana Assembly Elections 2024: BJP Holds Key Meeting at Amit Shah’s Residence in Delhi Ahead of Vidhan Sabha Polls.
Who Is Sandeep Balmiki?
Sandeep Balmiki, originally from Sonipat, served as the Minister of Women and Child Development in the Aam Aadmi Party's Delhi government. In 2016, he faced serious allegations from a woman in a controversial ration card case. As a result, CM Arvind Kejriwal removed him from his ministerial post and expelled him from the party.
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