: The Aam Aadmi Party on Friday removed its Punjab convener Sucha Singh Chhotepur from his post and constituted a panel to inquire into allegations of corruption against him. Mr. Chhotepur, the party’s most visible face in Punjab, came under a cloud after a video clip surfaced, apparently showing a man leaving a cash packet with him.
The decision to remove Mr. Chhotepur was taken by the party’s Political Affairs Committee (PAC).
The PAC also decided to appoint a two-member panel to investigate the video clip in which Mr. Chhotepur was seen allegedly taking money, besides several other similar complaints.
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The inquiry panel will include MLA Jarnail Singh, coordinator of Punjab and senior leader Jasbir Singh Bir, head of the State’s grievance cell.