Watch: Picture Of Corruption-Accused Assam Leader Sleeping On Pile Of Money Goes Viral
Amidst the ongoing crackdown on opposition party members by central agencies, a photograph of Benjamin Basumatary, the VCDC Chairman of Vairaguri under the Bodoland Territorial Council, has stirred controversy on the internet. The image depicts Basumatary asleep on a bed, with a significant stack of 500-rupee notes placed on him.
The viral picture has sparked numerous inquiries, particularly regarding Basumatary¡¯s affiliation with the United People¡¯s Party Liberal (UPPL), known for its firm stance against corruption.
UPPL President Pramod Boro has consistently emphasized the party¡¯s commitment to transparency and honesty. The emergence of this photograph has ignited controversy and demands for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Basumatary¡¯s connection to the cash stack, raising concerns about accountability within the party.
A social media user, sharing the image of the VCDC chairman, commented, "How will we win the battle against corruption?"
In response to the viral photo, UPPL President Pramod Boro stated, "A photo of Benjamin Basumatary is circulating widely on social media. We want to clarify that Basumatary is no longer associated with UPPL as he was suspended from the party on 10th January 2024, and disciplinary action was taken against him after receiving a letter from the Harisingha Block Committee, UPPL on 5th January 2024."
The BTC Government removed Basumatary from the VCDC Chairman position on February 10, 2024. Boro emphasized that Basumatary's actions are his own responsibility, urging media and social platforms not to associate him with UPPL. The party is not accountable for his personal conduct, he added.
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