Raipur. During the budget session of Chhattisgarh Assembly on Tuesday, the issue of amount received from DMF was echoed in Bastar during the question hour. The Congress MLA questioned how seriously his views would be taken in the Governing Council meeting. On this reply of Finance Minister OP Choudhary, the MLAs present in the House burst into laughter. Read this also: Actor Rituraj Singh is no more, died due to cardiac arrest…
Congress MLA Lakheshwar Baghel raised the issue during question hour and asked for information about the works sanctioned in Bastar from DMF. In the absence of Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai, Minister OP Choudhary, while replying, said that works worth Rs 34 crore have been approved in Bastar. No work has been rejected from the state level. Instructions have been given to hold a meeting of the Governing Council.
Leader of Opposition Dr. Charandas Mahanta asked whether the old approved works will remain the same in the Governing Council meeting or will the decision be taken again? On this, Minister OP Chaudhary said that MLAs will also be present in the meeting, the work will be approved with their decision. On this, Congress MLA Dwarkadhish Yadav asked what percentage of our views would be taken seriously. On this, Minister OP Chaudhary said that percentage does not work here. At this the MLAs present in the House burst out laughing.
Leader of Opposition Dr. Charan Das Mahant asked where to complain if the Collector cancels the works? On this, Minister OP Choudhary said – Information can be given to the Chief Minister or the Minister in-charge of the district. Lakheshwar Baghel told that 6 works were approved from Bastar Collector, but they were cancelled. On this, Minister OP Chaudhary said that it is necessary for the Collector to take approval from the Governing Council.