MLC Nomination: Government re-nominates five who were ‘objected to’ by Governor

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Governor had received several complaints against these five candidates, which reportedly were not mentioned in the affidavits submitted by the government. Thus, Naik had asked the government to verify the complaints against these candidates, which included allegations of evasion of Income Tax , and criminal cases. Governor had also raised concern over the fact that government could not find a single representation from the field of science, art and literature for nomination.

While the government has responded to Governor’s query, it has not changed the names.

“I have received the government’s reply and would now examine it from the point of view of the complaints that I had received. The future line of action would be decided only after the scrutiny,” Naik told The Indian Express.

Governor has already asked the income tax department for details about recent raids on offices of Sanjay Seth who is a real estate businessman.

Earlier, the Akhilesh Yadav government had only provided with brief description of the candidates, which had prompted the Governor to write to the Chief Minister on May 22, asking for each candidate’s “exhaustive details” and which particular field they represent.

Later, instead of giving details of the candidates, which the Governor had sought, the government has submitted individual affidavits by the candidates.