Ranchi, March 18 -- Jharkhand Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Babulal Marandi has levelled serious allegations against the Hemant Soren government over the procurement of forensic equipment in the state.
Marandi claimed that facts emerging regarding purchases under the state Home Department are serious and concerning. He alleged that equipment being procured in Jharkhand for around Rs 75 lakh is reportedly being purchased in other states at approximately Rs 19 lakh.
Questioning the pricing, Marandi asked why the same equipment is being bought at significantly higher rates in Jharkhand. He also raised concerns over the transparency of the tender process, asking whether competitive pricing was properly evaluated or if the dec...