Ahead of the civic polls due in February, the political temperature in Pimpri-Chinchwad has begun to rise because the Shiv Sena and the BJP have locked themselves in a verbal duel. After Shiv Sena’s alleged corruption in Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation and Smart City initiatives, BJP hit again saying there’s full transparency and they aren’t afraid of investigation by any authorities company.
“About five years ago, the BJP came to power in Pimpri-Chinchwad by promising a corruption-free and fearless city. However, the BJP has committed 100 per cent corruption during its rule. Two of its MLAs have almost looted the PCMC. It has named PCMC the most corrupt municipal corporation in Maharashtra,” stated Shiv Sena chief spokesperson Sanjay Raut. He was talking after a gathering with get together leaders, employees and workplace bearers in Akurdi on Friday.
Raut stated Shiv Sena’s Pimpri-Chinchwad unit had final week uncovered the rip-off of Rs 110 crore in Pimpri-Chinchwad good metropolis initiatives. “We are demanding a probe by the Enforcement Directorate into good metropolis initiatives in addition to corruption in PCMC. The state authorities has additionally taken be aware of the incidents in Pimpri-Chinchwad and we expect strict motion on this regard.
Raut alleged that the BJP and its leaders had been misappropriating public cash. “Apart from MLAs, all prominent leaders are involved in claiming civil contracts. Top BJP leaders sitting in Mumbai should speak about what is happening in their own civic body. They speak on other issues but refuse to look inwards,” he stated.
Raut stated that Shiv Sena chief Sulbha Ubale and others have uncovered corruption in good metropolis initiatives which is a really severe matter. “Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray does not tolerate corruption in government work, he will initiate appropriate action,” he stated.
Responding to Shiv Sena’s demand for an ED probe, BJP Pimpri-Chinchwad president Mahesh Landge on Saturday stated, “BJP has nothing to cover. There is full transparency in PCMC functioning in addition to good metropolis initiatives. Shiv Sena should keep in mind that members of all political events are concerned within the Smart City challenge. Therefore, Shiv Sena ought to first ask its members whether or not there was any wrongdoing within the initiatives.
Landge stated, “BJP is able to face any probe. Be it ED or any authorities company, we’re not afraid of any investigation.
Raut stated Shiv Sena is gearing as much as contest the upcoming elections. “Shiv Sena is in alliance with Congress and NCP in the state. We will take a decision at the right time to form an alliance in the civic polls also. If we get the seats we demand, there is a possibility of forming an alliance. Anyway, we will definitely hold talks with NCP and Congress for the municipal elections,” he stated.
To this, Landge stated that the BJP is assured of profitable the following election as nicely. “Everyone is aware of the place Shiv Sena stands, we don’t wish to touch upon it… However, now we have labored onerous for the event of Pimpri-Chinchwad. We are assured that individuals will select us once more.”
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
