Cong launches Signature Campaign against CM, ministers over alleged corruption
By Arun Pratap Singh
Garhwal Post Bureau
Dehradun, 12 Nov: The Dehradun Mahanagar Congress Committee today launched a signature campaign against the Chief Minister and ministers of the Uttarakhand government, alleging corruption, administrative irregularities and anti-people policies. Party leaders said that the campaign aims to mobilise public opinion on issues affecting citizens and raise concerns over what they described as failures of the state government.
Speaking at the launch, Harak Singh Rawat, chairman of the Pradesh Congress Election Management Committee, alleged that the BJP government in Uttarakhand is facing serious questions over corruption and governance. He said the government has failed to live up to the expectations of the people who had entrusted it with power. He further claimed that unemployment, inflation, corruption and deteriorating law and order have become major concerns for citizens. He said the Congress is committed to protecting public interests and the future of the state, and that the signature campaign would serve as an effective platform for amplifying the voice of the people and demanding accountability from the government.
Congress Organisation General Secretary Rajendra Bhandari said public anger is growing over alleged corruption, administrative lapses and the neglect of public concerns during the BJP government’s tenure. He claimed that instead of addressing basic issues affecting citizens, the government is attempting to conceal its shortcomings. He said the Congress would take its campaign directly to the people and expose what it sees as the failures of the government. Bhandari described the signature campaign as not merely a political programme but a democratic movement aimed at uniting citizens in defence of their rights. He urged party office-bearers and workers to take the campaign to every section of society and ensure maximum public participation.
Dehradun Mahanagar Congress Committee president Jaswinder Singh Gogi said that the allegations of corruption and unresolved public issues have weakened people’s faith in the government. He asserted that accountability must be fixed and said the Congress would no longer restrict the issue to political platforms but would seek direct public support through the campaign.
Gogi said the campaign would be expanded to every ward, block and organisational unit across Dehradun. He said the party would reach out to as many citizens as possible and register democratic protest against the government. He added that the Congress would continue its fight against corruption until greater transparency and accountability in governance were ensured.
Among those present on the occasion were Pradesh General Secretary Rajendra Shah, Amarjeet Singh, former MLA Rajkumar, Naveen Joshi, Pratima Singh, Garima Dhausni, Lal Chand Sharma, Amarendra Bisht, Dinesh Kaushal, Abhinav Thapar, Vinod Chauhan, Vijay Chauhan, Deep Vohra, Lalit Badri, Mahesh Joshi, Virendra Panwar, Gul Mohammad, Illas Ansari and Suraj Chhetri.
