Corruption-accused Assam politician found sleeping on bed of notes
A photograph went viral demonstrating an Assam politician, Benjamin Basumatary who is the chairman of the Village Council Enhancement Committee in Bhairaguri in Udalgiri district sleeping on a pile of Rs 500 notes with some notes scattered on him as effectively.
According to resources, the Bodoland leader is accused in a corruption case connected to the Prime Minister’s housing scheme and the rural work scheme. He allegedly acquired bribes from the very poor beneficiaries of the PMAY and MNREGA techniques under his VCDC in the Odalguri Progress Zone, said resources. The picture has also sparked a backlash on social media and prompted queries if he is nevertheless a member of the Bodoland-based mostly United People’s Occasion Liberal (UPPL) which is identified for its anti-corruption stance.
Pramod Boro, UPPL chief and the Main Government Member of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) then issued a clarification this early morning on X, stating Mr Basumatary is no lengthier related with the party.
In the write-up, Pramod Boro wrote, “A photo of Benjamin Basumatry is circulating extensively on social media. We want to clarify that Mr. Basumatry is no lengthier linked with UPPL as he was suspended from the social gathering on 10th January, 2024, and disciplinary action was taken against him soon after receiving a letter from the Harisingha Block Committee, UPPL on 5th January, 2024,” claimed Mr Boro.
“Additionally, the BTC Authorities suspended and taken out him from the put up of VCDC Chairman on 10th February, 2024. I urge all media stores and social media users to refrain from linking Mr. Basumatry with UPPL. His actions are exclusively his possess responsibility, and the celebration is not accountable for any of his private functions,” he added.
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