Manish Sisodia, a senior AAP leader, appeared before the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on June 20 for questioning regarding the alleged Delhi classroom construction scam. The ACB is investigating irregularities and a large-scale scam involving inflated costs in the construction of classrooms and school buildings. Sisodia's questioning, conducted with an independent witness, lasted from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm.
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