Before sacking Punjab Health Minister Dr Vijay Singla, Bhagwant Mann calls him to his residence and plays recording on demand for ‘shukrana’ : The Tribune India

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Ruchika M Khanna

Chandigarh, May well 24

Mansa district’s joie de vivre at acquiring got a minister just after a few a long time was instead shorter lived. The voters below experienced voted en masse for the now removed Health and fitness Minister Dr Vijay Singla, but it was his seeking of “shukrana” that finally led to his drop. 

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Resources in the govt claimed that the minister was looking for “shukrana” – a expression now employed in the corridors of electricity for fee – from a Bathinda resident, for allotment of a tender in Well being and Family Welfare section. An officer in the Health and fitness and Family members Welfare division, who understood of Dr Singla’s “clandestine dealing” reportedly approached the CM. The CM assured the officer of his security and requested him to get proof.  The officer and the particular person from whom the fee was sought, manufactured an audio recording of the conference with the now removed Health Minister.

After this recording arrived at the CM and discreet inquiries had been built about the minister and his dealings in the affairs of his office, CM Mann made a decision to confront the minister. The minister was termed by the CM and the recording was reportedly played in advance of him, and questioned if it were being his voice. He is learnt to have admitted to it. In the recording, say sources, the minister was reportedly telling the man or woman that he should really give the “shukrana“ to his nephew. 

In the meantime, CM Bhagwant Mann purchased for the FIR to be registered at Mohali and the Anti-Corruption mobile of the police has arrested him instantly. 

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