HC Rejects PIL for Inquiry into Multi-crore BSP Rally, Maya Garland
The Allahabad High Court has rejected a PIL seeking investigation into alleged expenditure worth Rs 200 crore, including a garland of bank notes, during ‘maharally’ of ruling BSP held last week, said media reports.
After hearing both parties, the Lucknow Bench comprising of acting Chief Justice Amitava Lala and Justice Anil Kumar dismissed the petition filed by three local lawyers on March 18, said reports.
The plea charged that nearly Rs 175 crore of public money was splurged on the ‘maharally’ and another Rs 25 crore on the garland gifted to BSP chief Mayawati, reports said.
Mayawati came under sharp attack over the garland issue which created a storm inside and outside Parliament.
The IT department is investigating the source of money for the garland presented to the chief minister.
(Based on internet reports)
