Hindustan Times (Jalandhar)

Declare source of money given to Budh Singh, says Randhawa

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CHANDIGARH : Punjab cooperatio­n minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, on Sunday, asked former minister in the Akali-BJP government Bikram Singh Majithia to clarify on the source of funds for the donation given to farmer Budh Singh.

He also demanded an investigat­ion from the Enforcemen­t Directorat­e (ED), if Majithia failed to show that the money was from a lawful source.

“Majithia is not part of the government and till now has failed to disclose the source of the money,” he added.

He also questioned the fact that Majithia has given ₹3.86 lakh to the farmer, when the loan amount was ₹1.76 lakh.

“The Akali leader must explain to the people that why he picked a farmer from another area and could not find any family to help in his own constituen­cy. His actions indictate how he has deceived the people of his own constituen­cy for his personal political gains,” the minister added.

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