Bhopal: Income Tax and Lokayukta raids in Bhopal have revealed fraud worth crores of rupees. Congress has accused former Chief Secretary Iqbal Singh Bais and Transport Minister of misuse of power in this case. He said, if there is a fair investigation, fraud worth 20 thousand crores will come to light.
Deputy Leader of Opposition in the Assembly Hemant Katare held a press conference at the PCC office in Bhopal. He said, builder Rajesh Sharma is a small fish. The mastermind behind this is someone else. He called Rajesh Sharma a puppet of Iqbal Singh.
Katare seeks probe against Bains, Transport Minister
Katare said, Rajesh Sharma was just a pawn. Former CS Iqbal Singh Bais, Transport Minister (former and present) along with departmental officers should also be investigated. IAS Bais has benefited his close ones while being the Chief Secretary.
Hemant Katare has also alleged corruption in Sewania Gaud’s Central Park project. He said, this project is a joint venture of Kunal Builders and Rajesh Sharma. Permission has been given by ignoring the beauty of Bhopal and the master plan. Because Iqbal Singh Bais’s family has lands nearby.
Katare said, permission was given to the colonizer in Sewania Gaud in an illegal manner. Permission for plotting cannot be obtained in low density area under section 61. This permission was obtained by Iqbal Singh Bais. The matter should be investigated.
Hemant Katare said, many scams have happened not only in Bhopal but also in Indore. The land use of the place in Bhopal where Iqbal Singh had interest was changed. He said, he will write a letter to the PMO. A copy of the complaint will be sent to CBI, ED and Chief Justice of India. So that the matter can be investigated impartially.
