2 months ago
Cooch Behar Civic Chairman Resigns Amid No-Confidence Motion
In Cooch Behar, the civic chairman Dilip Saha resigned after some councillors wanted to remove him.
They said they were unhappy with his work, but he said he was resigning because of his health.
Meanwhile, in Malbazar, four people including a former chairman were arrested for doing bad things with money.
They are accused of stealing money and not following the rules.
Trinamool Congress councillors submitted a no-confidence motion against Cooch Behar civic chairman Dilip Saha.
Dilip Saha resigned citing poor health and inability to discharge responsibilities.
13 out of 20 councillors signed the no-confidence motion.
Four persons, including a former chairman, were arrested in Malbazar for financial irregularities and corruption.
Allegations include misappropriation of government money and diversion of funds for personal gain.
- Who
- Dilip Saha, Trinamool Congress councillors, Swapan Saha, Amit Dey, Suman Chatterjee, Kunal Karmakar
- What
- Resignation of Cooch Behar civic chairman and arrests in Malbazar
- Where
- Cooch Behar and Malbazar, Jalpaiguri district
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Why
- No-confidence motion and health reasons for resignation; financial irregularities and corruption allegations for arrests
Councillors' Discontent
Chairman's Health Reasons
Reason for Resignation
Councillors' Discontent
Councillors submitted a no-confidence motion against Dilip Saha due to discontent with his activities.
Chairman's Health Reasons
Dilip Saha resigned citing poor health and inability to discharge responsibilities.
Key facts
- Civic Chairman
- Dilip Saha
- Number of Councillors
- 13 out of 20
- Date of Resignation
- Monday
- Arrested Persons
- Swapan Saha, Amit Dey, Suman Chatterjee, Kunal Karmakar
- Allegations
- Financial irregularities, corruption, misappropriation of government money
Quotes
Dilip Saha
Chairman of Cooch Behar municipality
“"After considering all aspects, I have reached the conclusion that it is now time for me to step down from my responsibilities," Saha wrote.”
telegraphindia.com
Police officer
Police officer in Jalpaiguri district
“"There are also allegations that contracts were awarded to selected firms in violation of prescribed tender norms and that funds earmarked for public welfare projects were diverted for personal gain," said a source.”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
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