Minister Bittu Criticizes AAP for Misusing State Funds

Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu has accused the AAP government in Punjab of misusing funds and failing to provide utilization certificates. He questioned the allegations that the Centre was withholding state funds and called for clarity from Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Bittu promised to address stalled development works in Punjab.

Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu on Saturday criticized the AAP-led Punjab government for its claims that the Centre was withholding the state's funds, accusing it instead of misappropriating the received funds.

Bittu demanded that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann clarify if any state minister had sought funds or presented schemes to the Central government, alleging that all received funds had been misused. He stated that state departments failed to submit utilization certificates and could not account for the expenditure.

The Minister, speaking at a felicitation event following his appointment, emphasized that the responsibility to manage funds lies with the state, not the Centre. He vowed to speak with Chief Minister Mann to restart halted development projects in Punjab. He also addressed the challenges BJP candidates faced in the state, attributing them to false propaganda spread under the guise of farmer support.

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