Meghalaya govt denying PMAY beneficiaries: Bernard Marak

Tura: State BJP vice president and spokesperson Bernard Marak accused the Conrad Sangma-led MDA government of not releasing funds meant for the beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) despite them completing their houses.

In an interview, while the party members awaited the arrival of former NPP leader and GHADC CEM Dipul Marak (who recently joined the party), Bernard claimed the PMAY houses were sanctioned in 2016 and despite these being completed, the current government was unwilling to disburse the remaining funds as these would display PM Narendra Modi’s image and that of the BJP itself.

“After my release, I was informed by the beneficiaries that they had not been paid dues for their homes. There is speculation, and as was informed to us by the beneficiaries that until and unless they vote them (NPP) back to power their dues would not be released. When I enquired from the office, I was informed that someone from the government is stopping these payments,” said Bernard.