BJP Stages Walkout Over Chief Engineer Vimal Negi’s Mysterious Death, Demands CBI Probe
Shimla, March 20:
The Himachal Pradesh Assembly witnessed high drama on Wednesday as BJP MLAs led by Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur staged a walkout, accusing the state government of shielding the guilty in the mysterious death of Vimal Negi, Chief Engineer of Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL), whose body was recovered from Bhakra Dam near Swarghat on Tuesday.
Thakur tore into the Congress government, alleging a cover-up. “When I asked the Chief Minister to speak on the matter, he signaled to the Speaker not to allow the debate. What is the government hiding?” questioned Jai Ram, demanding a CBI probe in line with the demand of protesting employees and Vimal Negi’s family.
Thakur slammed Revenue Minister Jagat Negi, who retorted that CBI is under the Centre’s control. “This is an unfortunate statement. The government is refusing to order a probe even when serious allegations have surfaced. Is the government scared of the truth coming out?” he asked.
The BJP accused the state government of shielding the guilty. “The FIR clearly names Des Raj, but the MD’s designation is also mentioned. Still, the government is busy protecting the accused, ignoring what Vimal Negi’s wife Kiran Negi is saying,” Jai Ram added.
The BJP team met Kiran Negi at the protest site outside HPPCL headquarters and backed the family’s demand to suspend top officials. “HPPCL has become a hub of controversies in the past two years. There is massive corruption and political shielding. The Chief Minister must break his silence,” Thakur said.
With tempers running high, the BJP walked out of the House in protest, warning the government of a bigger agitation if a fair probe is not ordered.
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