Defunct posts a drain on state exchequer: Phoolka
Monday, 24/11/2014
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Ludhiana : Aam Aadmi Party leader HS Phoolka today alleged even as grants to universities and colleges were inadequate and shrinking, the SAD-BJP government was spending huge money on defunct political posts.
Addressing a press conference here, he said there were 20 chief parliamentary secretaries in the state and a huge amount was being spent on them.
"The chief parliamentary secretaries have no role to play in the government functioning. But despite this, public money is being wasted on them," he alleged.
Phoolka said besides, a number of other extra constitutional posts with ministerial status had been created.
"Education should be the top priority of any government. But unfortunately for the SAD-BJP government pleasing its own men and giving them facilities and perks is more important than the future of the state's youth," he alleged.
