Ruling JD(U) MLA on fast-unto-death against his own administration

Patna,(BiharTimes): The Mathiani Janata Dal (United) MLA, Narendra Singh, on Wednesday sat on fast unto death in protest against rampant corruption and loot in Begusarai district.

Talking to the media he said his constituency is being ignored by the district officials.

Narendra Singh alleged that notwithstanding good intention of chief minister Nitish Kumar there is corruption and loot everywhere and there is no control on the officials. Be it Old Age Pension, Pension for Handicap, Widow-Pension, schemes for girls etc all are being siphoned off by the official machinery of the district. He said he repeatedly approached the district magistrate and other officials but to no avail.

He said while the government rate of foodgrains for red card holders is Rs 153.90 for 25 kg in Begusarai, especially in his constituency, the beneficiaries are to pay Rs 170 for it.

The ruling party legislature said that the benefit of government schemes has not reached the common people and added that he is ready to make sacrifice for the cause of people. “I am a worker not a leader,” he said adding that “officials have not even one per cent fear of anyone.”