BJD regime in Odisha a 'lollipop' government: BJP
Bhubaneswar, July 29 :The BJP on Sunday termed the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) government a "lollipop" government.
"The state government is a lollipop government. It has failed to create job opportunities during its 19-year rule and youths are roaming unemployed. The state government is giving lollipops to the youths through Biju Yuva Vahini instead of ensuring jobs for them," said Bharatiya Janata Party's state-in-charge Arun Singh here.
He said the state government has been misleading people in name of connecting them under various schemes.
"Several people were connected in name of Gram Saathi before 2009 polls. When they protested, their voice was not heard after election. Similarly, the government tried to connect people under Krushak Saathi scheme before 2014 elections.
"Now, the youths are being targeted in name of Biju Yuva Vahini at payment of only Rs 1,000 or Rs 2,000, which is just like giving a lollipop," said Singh.
He also said the party will launch a campaign to expose corrupt MLAs and ministers of the ruling party.
"We will expose the tainted BJD MLAs and ministers through chargesheet. We have proof about their involvement in corrupt practices," he said.
The BJP leader alleged the BJD workers deal with contractors for projects on the basis of 3-10 per cent commission.
Alleging that massive corruption is taking place in the state, he said the government has failed to provide basic facilities to the people while it is claiming that the state has been developed under Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik's regime.
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Delhi: Father, son held for killing 19-year-old woman in suspected honour killing
New Delhi (PTI): The Delhi Police has arrested a man and his son for allegedly murdering his 19-year-old daughter in west Delhi's Hari Nagar area, an official said on Friday.
The case first came to light on April 1 after a PCR call was received around 2 pm, alleging that a woman had been killed by her family members and her body was being taken for last rites, he said.
The accused, identified as Mohammad Maneer (55), a vegetable vendor, and his son Meraj Ali (19), were arrested in connection with the case, the officer said.
The victim had been in a relationship with a man from her native place for the past two years, which was opposed by her father, Maneer and brother Meraj, he said.
"When the girl did not end the relationship despite objections, the family killed her," the officer said.
On April 1, the police said that when their team reached the spot, they found that the woman's body was being taken for burial.
Acting on the input, the burial process was stopped over suspicion of honour killing.
"Police intercepted the family members and took possession of the body," he said.
Police said that the man who had made the PCR told them that the woman was in love with his cousin.
During the inquiry, police also interacted with the PCR caller, who said his cousin, a friend of the deceased, had informed him about the situation and suspected foul play, prompting him to alert the police control room.
The body of the woman was subsequently shifted to the mortuary of Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital for preservation and postmortem.
Police said that both the crime team and the forensic science laboratory (FSL) team were called to inspect the scene and collect evidence.
Police said that, as per the postmortem report, the cause of death was identified as smothering, indicating that the woman was suffocated.
A preliminary inquiry also revealed that the family had initiated preparations for the last rites soon after the woman's death, raising suspicion about the circumstances.
Initial investigation pointed to the family's opposition to the woman's relationship.
"The family members of the woman saw her with the man, and she was taken back home. We got to know that she was beaten up and even locked inside the house for some days," a source said.
Further investigation into the matter is underway, police added.
