Congress accuses Gujarat government of corruption, says Modi misled Lok Sabha about state's power supply to farmers

Congress accuses Gujarat government of corruption, says Modi misled Lok Sabha about state's power supply to farmers
Congress accuses Gujarat government of corruption, says Modi misled Lok Sabha about state's power supply to farmers
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The News Minute | July 29, 2014 | 08:44 am ISTThe Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)’s recent reports estimated financial irregularities to the tune of Rs 25,000 crore in the Gujarat government’s finances. The reports also pointed out that around Rs 1,500 crore undue benefits were given to some companies including Reliance Petroleum, Essar Power and Adani Group.Speaking on these lines, the Congress on Monday alleged that the Modi government has misled the Lok Sabha about power conditions in Gujarat, states a report by The Times of India. Modi told the Parliament that farmers in Gujarat were supplied 24 hours power, but the electricity supply never exceeded eight hours. The Congress party could also file a privilege notice against the Prime Minister. AICC spokesman Shaktisinh Gohi also spoke about the corrupt governance in Gujarat that showered favours on industrialists. He also questioned BJP's expensive election campaigning this year. 

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