Srinagar, June 10 (KNS): A day after independent MLA from Langate Er Abdul Rasheed said that his name was included in BPL list, government today cleared that the legislator’s name was not in the list.
As Minister for Revenue and Rehabilitation Basharat Bukhari informed the Lower House that Er Rasheed does not hold any ration card in his name but his father holds a BPL card in which the whole family members, including the MLA, have been enlisted.
“After raising the issue with concerned deputy commissioner, Rasheed Sahab’s father’s name has been excluded from the list,” Bukhari informed the House.
Hearing this, Opposition National Conference MLA from Sonawari Muhammad Akbar Lone demanded that a privilege motion should be moved against the member who has “lied” in the House.
“Either you are lying or he (Er Rasheed) is lying,” Lone said while pointing to Bukhari.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel“The House should move a privilege motion against the member who is lying.”
MLA Handwara and Minister for Social Welfare, Science and Technology, Sajjad Lone, and technology supported NC MLA’s demand. “I am with you,” he told Lone, while informing the House about a meeting held by legislators of Kupwara with the deputy commissioner concerned about removing discrepancies in the ration card lists.
Three officers in Khour- Tehsildar, BDO, and tehsil supply officer- were suspended by the government for “including” MLA Chamb (in Akhnoor district) Dr Krishan Lal’s name in the BPL list.
“We have suspended three officials concerned, and asked the Divisional Commissioner Jammu to further inquire into the discrepancies. The inquiry report against the officials will be presented in the House,” Bukhari said. (KNS)