AAP alleges graft in Delhi cycle scheme, govt denies
New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday alleged irregularities in the free bicycle distribution scheme, accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Delhi government of procuring bicycles at an "inflated price" and "favouring" a particular manufacturing company.
Under the Vidya Vahini scheme, nearly 140,000 eligible girl students across Delhi will receive free bicycles in phases.
AAP Delhi chief Saurabh Bharadwaj alleged, "The beneficiary of the tender had already been decided, and the tender conditions were framed accordingly. A Rs.360 crore turnover requirement was imposed for procurement of 140,000 bicycles... Bicycles worth Rs.4,100 are being procured at Rs.6,923 each."
He further claimed that several companies had complained to the vigilance commission and alleged no pre-bid meeting was held.
Rejecting the allegations, Delhi government spokesperson and BJP MLA Harish Khurana said they were based on a "baseless complaint" by a commercial company. He alleged AAP was trying to divert attention from the alleged school bag scheme fraud and exam paper leaks in Punjab, adding that the bicycles were procured via a "transparent process."htc...
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