Governor Purohit again raises questions on financial management by Mann Govt

Published on: 17 Oct 2023 at 02:23 PM

Published by: The fact news

The Fact News Service

Chandigarh, October 17

Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit has once again raises question on the financial management by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann-led Punjab government.

In a letter to CM Mann, Governor Banwarilal Purohit said the state government is not managing its fiscal resources in an affective and efficient manner.

The Governor also pointed out that as per the feedback from the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, there is reportedly substantial variation in the figure furnished by Bhagwant Mann government in a letter dated 4-10-2023 and figures of CAG.

Demanding accurate figures along with the reasons for diverting Capital receipts for othe undisclosed purposed, Punjab Governor ensured that once a comprehensive picture of state’s financial affairs is made available to him, they can approach GoI as Prime Minister Narendra Modi has always expressed his commitment for Punjab.