Delhi Minister Criticizes Lt Governor Over Alleged Misuse of Funds for Social Media Promotion

Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj has accused Lt Governor V K Saxena of planning to use Rs 1.5 crore of taxpayer money annually to enhance his image through social media. Bharadwaj claims this is an attempt to influence voters before the upcoming assembly elections.

Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj has leveled serious allegations against Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena, accusing him of planning to siphon off Rs 1.5 crore of taxpayers' money annually to bolster his public image through social media.

Addressing the media on Tuesday, Bharadwaj claimed that a tender on the Lieutenant Governor's office website indicates a significant budget allocated for social media promotion. He condemned this expenditure, describing it as a conspiracy to sway voters ahead of the forthcoming assembly elections.

Bharadwaj argued that the funds earmarked for the Lieutenant Governor's Social Media team could be better spent on more pressing needs of Delhi residents. He called upon both the public and other political entities to denounce this misuse of public funds.

(With inputs from agencies.)