UP MLAs refuse Akhilesh’s “car” offer, request petrol instead
Akhilesh Yadav's offer to MLAs to buy cars has found no takers
A day after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav’s controversial grant of permission to MLAs to buy cars costing up to Rs 20 lakh from their Local Area Development (LAD) funds, the MLAs have refused the offer and have instead requested for petrol equivalent of the same amount.
The BJP was the first to decline the offer and request for petrol, but refrained from explaining their decision, stating that they would elucidate their reason after deliberating on the issue and arriving at a consensus. The announcement was made by BJP leader Hukum Singh, who explained, “There are a lot of different reasons given by our party members. We will hear each one of them out, hold discussions and finalize on the best reason to be given in order to support our decision.”
The Congress was quick to follow in the BJP’s footsteps, with UP Congress MLA Vivek Singh saying, “I can’t believe I’m saying this, but the BJP is absolutely right in this case. Who wants cars these days? Look at Rahulji. He traveled through UP barefoot during his padayatra. Why don’t people learn from him? But yes, petrol will be useful in many ways, especially to burn effigies of Team Anna whenever they protest next, or, as the latest trend goes, to set fire to whichever building holds dangerous documents. So petrol it is!”
However, Union HRD minister Kapil Sibal didn’t seem to be surprised with the Congress and the BJP agreeing on this one, saying, “Arre bhai, this is not the first time. Even for the 2G auction, we followed BJP’s policies only, na? We almost always follow BJP’s policies yaar. Who else can be a better scapegoat for us, when things go bonkers?”
The BSP however, has gone a step further, by demanding LPG cylinders instead of petrol. “What will Behenji do with petrol, yaar? If we get more LPG cylinders, she can at least boast of having the maximum number of LPG cylinders and statues allotted to herself,” said BSP leader Swami Prasad Maurya.
(Reported by special correspondent, Ashwin S Kumar)
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When asked for his reaction on the issue, Congress spokesperson, Mr Digvijay Singh said only “I need to know the opinion of Soniaji and Rahulji”. After learning that the Congress high-command favored the grant of petrol to the members of both parliament and legislature, Mr Singh, later in the day, opined that the people of the country were over-burdened due to frequent hikes in the price of fuel and hence demanded a reduction of the same.
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Tejaswi
July 3, 2012 at 11:44 pm
hehe ..thanks da :)
Ashwin
July 4, 2012 at 1:06 am
…And Salman Kurshid, while welcoming the approach petrol in place of vehicle said that the center will consider to create a sub-quota for Musilims alone to have a priority lane to avail both petrol and LPG -each for 20 lacs to every eligible voter. He further predicted that if anyone will challenge this in the courts the center will declare him non-secular and a national traitor.This sanction will be applicable to any ourts which may entertain such petitions. Mr. Chidhambaram who was also present said that the center has been musing over the idea of granting subsidy for the Upites in particular to by helicopter. He further confirmed that this will be extended to all citizens before the 2014 elections and that he has since discussed the same with the DMK supremo,Karuanidhi, in the presence of Pranabda during his recent visit to the State. When asked about the reason for the delay, Chidu said to be waiting for the go ahead from Soniaji on the ADS – Advantage distribution Strategy – which the French helicopter supplier insisted to provide. The head of the ADS, Mr.Q has been busy firing his guns and will be confirming his meeting on the issue in the recent future.
Krishna. R
July 4, 2012 at 5:31 am
he he he… good one Ashwin :) ;)
Diggy Chacha
July 4, 2012 at 5:56 am
thanks Diggy Chacha :)
Ashwin
July 4, 2012 at 6:24 am