Photo of Assam politician sleeping on a pile of notes goes viral
Assam politician sleeping on a pile of notes has gone viral. Benjamin Basumatary, chairman of the Village Council Development Committee in Bhairaguri in Udalguri district, in the photo is seen sleeping on a bed that has Rs 500 notes strewn across it. He has notes scattered on him.
The leader is accused in a massive corruption case linked to the housing scheme and the rural jobs scheme.
He was associated with the Bodoland-based United People's Party Liberal (UPPL). UPPL is an ally of BJP in Assam and is running the sixth schedule council of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC).
Pramod Boro, UPPL chief and the Chief Executive Member of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) stated that Basumatary is no longer associated with the party.
«A photo of Benjamin Basumatry is circulating widely on social media. We want to clarify that Mr. Basumatry is no longer associated with UPPL as he was suspended from the party on 10th January 2024, and disciplinary action was taken against him after receiving a letter from the Harisingha Block Committee, UPPL on 5th January, 2024,» said Boro.
«Additionally, the BTC Government suspended and removed him from the post of VCDC Chairman on 10th February 2024. I urge all media outlets and social media users to refrain from linking Mr. Basumatry with UPPL. His actions are solely his own responsibility, and the party is not accountable for any of his personal acts,» he added.
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