Action if corruption charge proved against Bishnupada Sethi: Odisha Law Minister

In response to the summon by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to the Principal Secretary to Odisha Government, IAS Bishnupada Sethi and his driver in connection with the investigation into the Rs 10 lakh bribery case, Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan said on Saturday that necessary actions will be taken against them if the corruption allegations are proved.

“Not any kind of corruption will be tolerated. The government has zero tolerance against corruption. If corruption charges are proven against anybody, may he be a higher official or minister, necessary action will be taken against him. If any link regarding the corruption will be found, the matter will definitely be investigated,” said Harichandan.

“Nobody is above the law. If any corruption is found in the investigation, the law will take its own course,” said Minister Suraj Suryavanshi.

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Meanwhile, BJD senior leader Prasanna Acharya said that the CBI will carry out the investigation if there is any corruption.

“We will not oppose if CBI carries out an investigation into the case. However, many people in India are in doubt that the central agencies are not used properly. If there is any corruption, CBI has the responsibility to carry out the investigation,” said Acharya.

According to senior Congress leader Srikant Jena, CBI should proceed based on evidence if there is any corruption.

“CBI must have got some evidences and that is why they have summoned the officer. CBI should proceed with the investigation based on proper evidence,” said Jena.