Cong to move no-confidence motion in Chhattisgarh

The Congress in Chhattisgarh is trying to corner the Raman Singh Government by planning to move a no-confidence motion during the ongoing Winter Session of the state Legislative Assembly.

Congress Legislature Party deputy leader Bhupesh Baghel said the party would bring in a no-confidence motion, the first ever since the BJP Government came to power in 2003, to highlight the omissions and commissions. “There are manifold instances of corruption, particularly in mining, power and infrastructure sectors, which need to be brought before the people. The Government has also been unable to address the deteriorating law and order situation,” he said.

The Congress leader also alleged that there was massive interference by some ruling party politicians in the state’s public distribution system. “This has even forced the Government to frequently change its Food and Civil Supplies Minister,” he said.

The Opposition has also decided to raise the issue of harassment of its tribal legislator Kawasi Lakma by Dantewada DM K R Pisda, who had termed the MLA as a Naxal sympathiser and recommended curtailing his security.