THE JHARKHAND STORY DESK
Nabarangpur, May 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated following the Directorate of Enforcement’s massive cash haul in Jharkhand that while many applaud the central agency’s actions, some are criticizing him for putting an end to corruption and looting.
Speaking at a public gathering in Nabarangpur, Odisha, today, the Prime Minister said, “Today, mountains of currency notes are being found in the neighbouring state Jharkhand. People are saying “chori ho gaya aur mal pakad raha Modi waha” (theft has taken place and Modi has seized the robbed goods). Now tell me, if I stop their theft, stop their earning, stop their loot, won’t they abuse Modi or not? Despite the abuses, shouldn’t I be doing this work. Shouldn’t I be saving your money.”
Huge cash worth over Rs 25 Crore was recovered by the ED from the house of Jahangir Alam who is said to be the household help of Sanjiv Lal, PS to Rural Development Minister Alamgir Alam.
The cash has been recovered from two locations and Sanjiv Lal had rented/purchased a house in the name of his household staff where cash was recovered today.
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PM alleges BJD of not implementing Centre’s welfare schemes
Additionally, PM Modi attacked the Odisha administration run by the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), alleging that the latter obstructed the state from implementing central government schemes.
He also mentioned that the schemes that did get implemented were marked by corruption.
“The people of Odisha have strength and passion, but I am saddened to see that the BJD government did not give you the right opportunities. The BJD government did not allow the schemes of Modi to be implemented. The schemes that were implemented were stamped with corruption by the BJD,” he said.
Centre’s financial aid to women
The Prime Minister remarked that the Odisha government neglects the welfare of women, highlighting that the central government extends financial aid to every pregnant woman.
“Today, the government in Odisha shows no concern for the welfare of women. The central government provides financial aid of 6,000 rupees to every pregnant woman, aiming to ensure essential nutrition for both the mother and child. It’s surprising to know that the Odisha government has not implemented this scheme here. Meanwhile, the BJP government is committed to women’s empowerment. The BJP’s ‘Subhadra Scheme’ in Odisha will financially empower women,” he stated.
