Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday said that his Government had taken “seriously” the multi-crore chit fund scam and particularly, the alleged nexus of political and other influential persons even as the Opposition political parties continued their demand for a CBI inquiry into the issue.
“Of course we are taking it seriously,” asserted Chief Minister Patnaik on being asked by newsmen whether he is serious to unearth the alleged involvement of political persons, including the ruling BJD Ministers, MlAs and other influential persons in the scam.
The CM, who returned here after a four-day Delhi visit, however, did not elaborate the kind of seriousness and on the demand by the Opposition Congress and BJP for a CBI probe and initiating action against Ministers and MlAs of ruling party and influential persons linked to the scam.
However, parrying the pointed questions by the media men, he said, “I think the Presidential assent to the Odisha Protection of Interest of Depositors in Financial Establishment Bill, 2011can help the Government take action against the fraudulent firms and give relief to the victims.