The price of Maddur tender coconuts in Mandya district continues to soar, reaching Rs 50 per piece. Short supply due to drought is driving the prices up. Vendors from various states are procuring through APMC traders. Farmers are facing challenges despite high prices.
BJP leader Amar Kumar Bauri alleges corruption in Jharkhand state ministries and involvement of JMM-Congress-RJD alliance in money laundering scam. ED raids reveal cash amounting to Rs 37.5 crore from state rural development minister Alamgir Alam's aide. More names and cash expected to surface before upcoming assembly elections.
BJP urges Jharkhand CM to have rural development minister Alamgir Alam resign following arrest by ED on money laundering charges. BJP's Arun Singh criticizes previous handling of similar cases and predicts further recovery of funds. JMM defends Alam, accusing BJP of election interference.
Jharkhand Minister Alamgir Alam, a Congress leader from Islampur village in Sahibganj, has been arrested under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). This is a significant development as he is the first sitting minister in the state to be arrested. The case involves a cash recovery of Rs 35.23 crore from his personal secretary's help in Ranchi. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has also summoned Alam for questioning after a massive cash seizure of Rs 37 crore.
Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrests Congress minister Alamgir Alam after interrogating him for alleged corruption and money laundering. Alam was the first sitting minister in Jharkhand's history to be arrested. Political reactions and statements from Congress and BJP leaders.