Congress targets govt, BJP hits back
Jaipur, Oct. 30 -- Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) president Govind Singh Dotasra on Thursday demanded an explanation from chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma over senior IAS officer Shikhar Agrawal's placement on awaiting posting orders, alleging irregularities in property transactions linked to the officer.
Addressing newspersons at the Congress war room in Jaipur, Dotasra said the government should clarify its position on the matter and ensure transparency in the investigation. "The pot of BJP's sins is full. The party has just begun," he said, alleging that several cases related to corruption were gradually coming to light in the state.
Agrawal was placed on APO late Wednesday, days after a newspaper report raised questions over the purchase of 40 villas and cottages by him and his family from a single company and their subsequent leasing back to the same firm.
Dotasra said Agrawal had served as the CM's secretary for a considerable period and that decisions taken by the officer during his tenure should be examined. He demanded that Sharma address the allegations publicly and hold a press conference, if necessary, to explain the government's position.
BJP spokesperson Ram Lal Sharma said the party believes in transparency and follows a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption. The officer was placed on APO after the matter came to the government's notice. He also accused Dotasra of being corrupt himself and said he viewed everyone through the same lens....
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