TFP Bureau, Raipur; April 23, 2024: With Prime Minister Modi’s impending visit to Chhattisgarh drawing near, the state Congress has raised pointed questions regarding allegations made by former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satyapal Malik. State Congress President Deepak Baij has penned an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking answers to the following:
1. Why has there been no response to the serious accusations leveled by former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satyapal Malik? The people of Chhattisgarh await your clarification.
2. In the aftermath of the Pulwama attack on February 14, 2019, which claimed the lives of 40 CRPF personnel, Malik attributed the incident to negligence on the part of the Centre. Why did your government not address these claims?
3. Malik asserted that the Home Ministry denied CRPF’s request for five aircraft to travel from Jammu to Srinagar, a decision he believes could have prevented the attack. Why was this crucial request denied?
4. Allegations suggest that when Malik raised concerns with the Prime Minister, he was instructed to remain silent on the matter. Why was there an attempt to suppress these concerns?
5. How did a vehicle carrying 350 kg of RDX manage to breach high-security protocols? Malik also alleges a lack of deployed soldiers on the connecting road during the attack. What steps were taken to investigate and address these security lapses?
6. Malik claims to have raised corruption issues during his tenure as Governor, yet no action was taken. Why was there a failure to address these concerns?
7. Allegations also suggest that individuals close to the Prime Minister offered Malik a bribe of Rs 300 crore for a brokerage role in Jammu and Kashmir. Can you provide clarity on these claims?
8. Malik’s remarks regarding a confrontation with the Prime Minister over farmer issues underscore a broader discontent. Will you address these grievances during your visit to Chhattisgarh?
As Prime Minister Modi prepares to bid farewell to his government in Chhattisgarh, the state Congress anticipates his response to these pressing allegations from within the party’s ranks.
