Bajwa blames govt for flood crisis
	
		
				Chandigarh, Sept. 27 -- Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa on Friday launched a scathing attack on the AAP government over its handling of the floods, holding it responsible for the crisis.
Demanding the sacking of irrigation minister Barinder Goyal and suspension of irrigation secretary Krishan Kumar for 'criminal mismanagement', Bajwa said the disaster was "man-made."
Participating in the discussion on a resolution moved by the AAP government against the Centre's, Bajwa said, "The floods were not merely a natural calamity. Mismanagement on the part of the irrigation minister and secretary turned it into a man-made disaster. You cannot even manage Ranjit Sagar Dam, and yet you are demanding control over BBMB."
Bajwa sought a probe by a sitting judge of the Punjab and Haryana high court to fix responsibility for the lapses. Bajwa also raised questions on the disaster relief funds and state finances.
"The Centre says Rs.12,000 crore is available with Punjab, while the finance minister claims only Rs.1,500 crore has been received. The CAG report shows the state had Rs.9,041 crore till 2023. Who is lying? The government must clarify where the funds meant for the crisis have been diverted," he asked.
The Congress leader also took aim at the state's newly created 'Rangla Punjab Fund', terming it an attempt to seek donations outside the ambit of the Right to Information Act....
		
			
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