Rajya Sabha MP writes to Chief Secy

PK Jaiswar

Tribune News Service

Amritsar, August 14

As Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal inaugurated various projects in the city today, a controversy erupted after Rajya Sabha member Shwait Malik shot a protest letter to Punjab Chief Secretary Sarvesh Kaushal.

He was upset after he found his name missing from foundation stones and advertisements issued by the government, district administration and the Municipal Corporation.

The letter, whose copy was later made available to mediapersons, stated, “My name is mentioned nowhere on inaugural stones, newspaper and local city unipole advertisements despite being member of the Rajya Sabha and also co-chairman of the district development coordination and monitoring committee.”

Malik rued that he was not taken into confidence. He said according to the Government of India guidelines officials dealing with administration and Member of Parliament should strictly comply with instructions.

Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal inaugurated new complex of the Municipal Corporation building and solid waste management project, besides launching mechanical sweeping in the city today. While terming it as a disrespect shown to the Member of Parliament, Malik asked the Chief Secretary to take departmental action against the official concerned.