BSP memo to President over Bhan’s meddling

Kumar, while criticising the BJP, pointed out that on one hand the BJP-led coalition Government was pressing the citizens to donate liberally to the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund to meet the challenge of economic santions imposed after the nuclear tests, and on the other hand, Bhan was wasting precious government money on his visits, travelling in helicopters just to meet his relatives. He said that Bhan has visited his constituency thrice within a period of one month after assuming charge.

The BSP spokesman questioned Bhan’s use of a helicopter to go to his native village Mehlanwali, his in-laws at village Mandi (Yamunanagar) and maternal village Bihta, all of which were well connected by road. He said that Bhan was wasting the public exchequer’s funds which had invited criticism from every quarter of the society.

Ashok Kumar alleged that Bhan was not maintaining the dignity of the post of Governor who had to abide by the constitutional obligations as an ideal citizen. On the contrary, he was engaged in campaigning and canvassing in his constituency foreseeing early mid-term polls in view of the continuing differences amongst the partnersof the BJP-led coalition, it was alleged.

SAD wins majority: The Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) Haryana, led by State President Sukhdev Singh Gobindgarh, won the majority in the election of the management committees of two gurudwaras- Lakhnaur Sahib and Mardon Sahib, held yesterday. The SAD (B) Haryana won five of the eight seats from both historical gurudwaras. The opposition group led by Kartar Singh Takkar former SGPC Member, however, managed to win three seats.

The following candidates were declared elected: Lakhnaur Sahib: Gurcharan Singh, Gurdip Singh and Daljit Singh all SAD (B) and Mohinder Singh opposition candidate. Mardon Sahib: Tejinder Singh and Raghubir Singh (SAD-B), Kuljit Singh and Jarnail Singh from the opposite group.