Former MP Sujeet Kumar’s revelations on 'BJD's scams' create ripples

Former Rajya Sabha MP Sujeet Kumar’s explosive remarks on BJD leaders’ involvement in mines, land, ‘chhatua’ and tender fixing scams in Kalahandi district have stirred the hornet’s nest in the district. 

Sujeet was one of the most influential leaders in the BJD for 12-year-long years and joined the BJP after resigning from his Rajya Sabha post. 

“The pace of the development in Kalahandi district slowed down due to corruption involving thousands of crores of rupees. Some state-level and district-level leaders were directly involved in those corruptions,” he had said on September 6th. 

His remarks have now created ripples in the district political circle with Dharmagarh’s BJP MLA Sudhir Pattjoshi demanding a probe into the allegations brought by Sujeet. 

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“Before the change in the government, we had alleged how the district was being plundered. They were colluding with Bobby Das & other BJD leaders and looting the district. Probe into the allegations of Sujeet Kumar is needed,” said Pattjoshi. 

Reacting to Sujeet Kumar’s remarks, BJD leader Pushpendra Singhdeo said, “If he has any proof to substantiate his claims, why he is not providing them.”

On Friday, Sujeet Kumar had said that he has the proof to support his claims. 

No reactions were received from BJD leader Bobby Das. 

Meanwhile, Congress MLA Sagar Das said, “Why Sujeet was silent for so many days? The close aides of the non-Odia officer are switching over to the BJP. It suggests that he (the non-Odia officer) has some internal links with the BJP.”