PPE kits row: AAP lodges police grievance in opposition to Assam CM, urges Governor to droop him

Express News Service

GUWAHATI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday lodged a grievance with the police in Guwahati demanding {that a} legal case is registered in opposition to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for his alleged involvement within the “PPE kits scam”.

The get together additionally petitioned Governor Jagdish Mukhi searching for a probe into the case and Sarma’s suspension until such time.

“Huge Protest by @AAP4Assam against the PPE KIT SCAM! AAP has also filed a complaint against CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. He has no right to continue as the CM & should immediately RESIGN!” the AAP tweeted.

The get together accused Sarma of awarding contracts to corporations of his spouse and son’s enterprise companions at above market charges. The firm that his spouse is related to had provided 1,485 PPE kits as in opposition to an order of 5,000, the AAP mentioned.

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“… Mr. Himanta Biswa Sarma had given a purchase order as Health Minister of Assam to his wife, which he cancelled partially on a later date as she could not deliver the order as promised. This transaction is direct violation of Code of Conduct for Ministers along with public servant unlawfully engaging in trade or unlawfully buying or bidding for property (through their spouse or relatives),” the AAP mentioned.

In its petition to the governor, the get together alleged the then Assam authorities had proven undue favour to some corporations to acquire PPE kits, sanitizers and different healthcare tools.

“…Sarma was Health Minister of Assam at that time and his Health Department placed orders for PPE kits and sanitizers at much higher rates to a firm in which Managing Directors were his wife and son. Companies blacklisted by the previous BJP Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal were given contracts without following rules of public procurement policy,” the AAP wrote in its memorandum submitted to the governor.

Stating that it’s a critical matter, the get together demanded the governor represent a committee to probe the matter and droop Sarma instantly as he additionally holds the Home portfolio.

“This is a very serious issue and hope that you will take immediate necessary step to protect the dignity of our Constitution,” the AAP additional wrote within the memorandum.

Sarma has already refuted the costs, stating that not a single penny was transacted. “…This is not corruption; it’s humanity. My wife hasn’t committed a crime. She tried to help Assam at the time of its biggest crisis,” he had said.