Ranchi, Sept. 24 -- Former chief minister and BJP leader Babulal Marandi has written to Chief Minister Hemant Soren alleging serious irregularities in the Health Department's tender process.
According to Marandi, "11 tenders issued between December 2024 and 2025 under the GEM portal were awarded to just three companies, Hind Infraproject Pvt. Ltd, Bharat Art & Supplier and Global Arts & Suppliers, all reportedly registered at the same address in Ranchi and with directors from the same family."Marandi claimed the companies' bids showed only minor differences in rates, suggesting predetermined pricing.
Some directors were listed in multiple companies simultaneously, which under GEM portal rules Clause 29 should have led to automatic disqual...