Wednesday, August 8, 2012

MP’s maiden presence in BMC council meet raises eye brow


BRAHMAPUR: Corporators of the Brahmapur Municipal Corporation (BMC) were not happy about the maiden presences of Brahmapur MP Siddhanta Mahapatra in the BMC council meet here on Friday since he has taken over the charge of the constituency. Most of the Corporators questioned that why the MP was not coming to the BMC council meet which makes plans for the development of the city every year.

While Mahapatra said he was not informed in time before any council meeting of the BMC, whereas some meetings also carried out when the Parliament was in session. However, appreciating the Corporators of the BMC after three years of his term for feeling his need of presence in the council meeting, he discussed with the Corporators.

Corporators raised several issues including water supply unit in the city, improper distribution of the BPL cards, power cuts, irregularities in the mid-day meals, poor sanitation, closing of second gate of the MKCG Medical College Hospital and improper functioning of the Berhampur Development Authority.

Alleging the use of poor quality pipes for water supply to the streets, Corporator of Ward number-3, Ashok Sukla said the water lickage from taps is a common thing seen at many areas wasting huge water. Other Corporators also alleged upon the monopoly of Southco and demanded proper distribution of the BPL cards.

Appraising all issues the MP assured to talk with the Chief Executive Officer of the Southco and to reduce the power cuts if possible. However regarding the lack of funds coming to Berhampur, he said that the funds are not only sanctioned for the city, but it is distributed among seven constituencies and till now Rs 1 crore 38 lakh has been given to the BMC, he added.

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