Corruption and Neglect: Patra Questions the Use of COVID Cess and Rape Case Handling
Delhi, September 26, 2023: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sambit Patra has stirred controversy with a series of allegations against the Congress government in Chhattisgarh. In a recent press conference held in Delhi, Patra made several claims regarding corruption, inaction in rape cases, and alleged collusion with Naxalites within the state.
Patra's first allegation centered around the utilization of funds collected during the COVID-19 pandemic. He questioned the whereabouts of the funds, asking, "Where is the cess collected during the COVID?" The BJP leader expressed concerns regarding the transparency and allocation of these funds under the Congress government in Chhattisgarh.
The second accusation pertained to the handling of rape cases in the state. Patra asserted that "No action has been taken in several rape cases under the Congress government in Chhattisgarh." These claims have drawn attention to the issue of women's safety and justice within the state.
Patra also turned his focus to mining activities and alleged connections with criminals. He accused the Congress government of allowing a "free run" for the mining mafia and criminals, raising questions about law and order enforcement.
Furthermore, Patra claimed that the Congress in Chhattisgarh has been collaborating with Naxalites. He accused the party of obstructing central schemes and opposing an anti-conversion law. These allegations reflect the BJP's perspective on the priorities and actions of the Congress party.
In his concluding statements, Patra declared that the Congress had "betrayed the people of Chhattisgarh" and hinted at potential electoral consequences, stating that "Chhattisgarh will show the mirror to Congress."
Sambit Patra's allegations have triggered a political debate, with the Congress party expected to respond to these charges in the coming days. These claims, made by a prominent BJP leader, raise significant questions about the governance and policies of the Congress government in Chhattisgarh.
