Tribune News Service
Mansa, October 25
Transport Minister Amarinder Singh Raja Warring today accused SAD leaders of creating a mafia not just in transport, but in several areas like sand, cable and drug in the past 15 years.
Talking about the poor condition of buses, Warring said: “Ever since I took charge as minister, PRTC and Roadways have started generating income. If things had been better in the past, the profit would be Rs 2,700 crore in 14 years. Due to the loot, public buses are in a shambles.”
It’s vendetta: akalis
Responding to the Transport Minister’s charge, SAD leader Sikander Singh Maluka alleged transporters belonging to Akali Dal were being tragetted as part of political vendetta.
Action against all
Buses of more than 150 companies have taken off road, which includes that of Congress leaders as well. — Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, Minister
On the issue of cleanliness of bus stands, he said the surprise checks were being carried out and anyone failing to maintain the standards would be dismissed. Further, he suspected officials’ collusion with private transporters as information about his visits was being shared with them. “This is a subject of investigation and we are investigating it,” he said.
SAD leaders created mafia: Raja Warring
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