The BJP on Tuesday accused the ruling BJD of trying to win the election by influencing voters though distribution of black money. The seizure of cash of Rs1.20 crore from BJD leaders has exposed their motive.
Addressing a Press conference here, BJP State spokesperson Suresh Pujari alleged that that BJD has acquired crores of money illegally and the assets of the party MlAs and Ministers have increased by 10 to 50 times in a geometrical proportion during their 14 years of rule.
Pujari demanded that the acquisition of the disproportionate property be inquired by an impartial agency. If Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has the guts, he should refer the issue for a high-level impartial inquiry, he said.
Pujari alleged that apprehending imminent defeat, BJD leaders at the instance of party supremo Naveen Patnaik are resorting to distribution of huge funds to voters. The BJD has also engaged dalals to arrange votes and provide vehicles for conveyance of voters.
The BJP spokesperson also alleged that as many as 41 State Government officials working in the offices of the Chief Minister, other Ministers and the office of Government Chief whips are appointed as polling personnel despite the restriction imposed by the Election Commission.
He urged the Election Commission to take immediate steps to withdraw the 41 officials from poll duty.