Bhubaneswar : Odisha SSEPD Minister Ashok Panda has brought allegations of illegal form distribution and assurance of benefits by some ward representatives of Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi.
Panda alleged that the ward representatives of the Bhubaneswar MP are illegally distributing forms among the street vendors under the BMC assuring benefits to those who have lost their livelihood due to coronavirus and collecting documents like Aadhaar cards, mobile numbers and other details from them.
When BMC commissioner met me, I drew his attention in the matter. He said no such directive has been issued by the civic authorities. He termed the act illegal,” Panda said.
He further said that the BMC Commissioner has assured him that stringent action will be taken against those involved in the illegal distribution of forms.