Following on the report of Uttarakhand DGP Satyavrat, Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna has categorically asked police to lodge a case against the ASP, Nainital, who has been accused of sexually harassing a woman, and conduct CBCID inquiry.
The CM also said that a woman has lodged a complaint and given few proofs to ascertain her claim so it is the State’s responsibility to conduct an inquiry; so he has ordered an inquiry by a senior officer. He has also asked their officials to also find out the antecedent of the woman to avoid any injustice to anyone.
The CM said by voting in favour of Congress in Karnataka Assembly election, people have clear cut message that only Congress can serve the nation. Its journey began from Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and now maintained the tempo in Karnataka. All three States were being ruled by the BJP. Now in Karnataka, BJP has got third position which means they would not get an opportunity to become main opposition party. Everybody knows that in Congress, there is no leadership issue, but in BJP leadership crisis. Although CM did not mention about Punjab, where Congress lost and SAD BJP alliance Government formed second consecutive time.
CM said that he would review the department wise review meeting after May 23 because planning commission is suppose to clear our plan budget for the year 2013-14. Meanwhile chief secretary Subhash Kumar will review the department wise meeting with officials. He also reiterated that cash would not be hurdle for the execution of projects. Although state has appointed ex-Chief Secretary Indu Kumar Pande as an advisor to the chief minister.
Replying to the query about slow disbursal of compensation among the victim of natural disaster, which happened in 2012, CM Bahuguna categorically said that compensation among the victim disbursed, protection wall has made and fund released for the construction of bridges. Besides it, minister in-charges have been told to visit to their district and have review meeting there.
As far as distribution of portfolios among party leaders and workers, CM said that AICC president Sonia Gandhi does not want to impose financial burden on state exchequer which is why Congress ruling states have created limited portfolios.
Talking about Coca cola, which is suppose to establish their plant in Vikasnagar, the Chief Minister reiterated that they will be force to spend their corporate social responsibility (CSR) fund on environment promotion only.
Reacting on MlA Harish Dhami allegation, who overtly alleged that he belongs to Union Minster Harish Rawat’s faction so Chief Minister is targeting him, CM Bahuguna said he is first time MlA and is very simple by heart. As far as withdrawal of case is concerned then state had requested court to withdraw the case but court refused.