Ranchi, July 15: Rakesh Sinha, a leader of the Jharkhand Congress, has raised concerns about several issues, including the theft of donations for the Ram Temple, a ban on non-vegetarian food in KGMU hostels, voter verification, passports, and ethanol-blended petrol policies of the central and state governments.
Sinha stated that the final report by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) regarding the Ram Temple donation theft appears to be a mere cover-up. He pointed out that the SIT is led by an officer who has faced corruption allegations, making it unlikely to expect a fair investigation.
He emphasized the need for a high-level judicial inquiry, arguing that this matter is not just about the theft of donations but is also tied to the faith and beliefs of millions of Hindus. Therefore, a transparent investigation is essential.
Sinha also questioned the decision to prohibit non-vegetarian food in KGMU hostels. He argued that if students wish to consume non-vegetarian meals, they should have that option available in the hostel mess. He noted that there is no rule preventing the preparation of non-vegetarian food in hostels. He further argued that when the Prime Minister highlights India as a major meat-producing country abroad, it is unreasonable to deny students this choice. He accused the governor of imposing a personal vegetarian viewpoint on the students.
Regarding the special intensive revision campaign of the voter list, Sinha insisted that booth-level officers (BLOs) should be compensated for their efforts. However, he stressed that it is even more critical to ensure that the names of genuine voters verified and submitted to the Election Commission are not removed from the voter list due to political pressure. He warned that if real voters’ names are deleted, mere compensation would not suffice.
Sinha also objected to the Ministry of External Affairs’ statement that a passport is only a document for foreign travel. He argued that a passport is also a crucial identity document for Indian citizens. He questioned what basis would be used to identify citizenship if passports, Aadhaar cards, and voter ID cards are not recognized as proof of Indian citizenship. He accused the government of making such decisions out of arrogance.
On the ongoing debate regarding ethanol-blended petrol, Sinha targeted Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, alleging that the minister’s family has vested interests in the ethanol industry, which is why this fuel is being promoted. He claimed that using ethanol-blended fuel adversely affects the engines of common people’s vehicles and could financially burden middle-class families. He urged the government to address public concerns on this issue rather than diverting the discussion to other topics.
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