Bhubaneswar, Dec. 24 -- BJD leader Lekha Samantsinghar on Wednesday raised concerns over the Odisha government's purchase of "51 Mahindra Thar Jeeps" at allegedly exorbitant rates, along with costly remodifications, terming it a possible act of corruption and mismanagement.

Speaking to the media, Samantsinghar said, "It is not clear at all who ordered the purchase of the vehicles, who ordered the modification, or for what purpose they are going to be used. This shows that the Odisha BJP government is just finding new and innovative ways to make money, to make their ministers richer, and they are involved in scams in every department."

She demanded that the departmental minister issue a statement clarifying the purpose and approvals behi...