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Here leaders are not elected to serve the people, but themselves: John Barla

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Tura, Jan 7: Continuing his two day visit to the Garo Hills area, union minister of state, John Barla today asserted that in Meghalaya the leadership aren’t selected to serve the people but only themselves.

Talking to media persons after a meeting at the Leper Colony area of Tura in West Garo Hills, the MoS lamented the fact that people of the state were unaware of the fact that central schemes provided by the BJP government could actually alleviate a large part of their problems.

“This is in all parts of the state. Farmers are not even aware that they can take loans showing their lands. How will our PM Narendra Modi’s dream of a modern India be fruitful if people don’t know what they are eligible for,” said Barla.

He added that even schemes like Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana had name changes and beneficiaries were being deprived.

“We are celebrating 75 years of Indian Independence and still have problems of water. Everywhere we went today, the only thought was water. JJM was meant to ease this pain but it seems that too has not been implemented properly. The state government has not informed people of what they are due,” alleged Barla.

Barla stated that under the vision of the PM, they have been asked to go to every corner of the country to help the development motive. However, he blasted the present NPP led government for stalling his visits to the state to review the situation.

“The state government didn’t make provisions for my visit twice before today. They were supposed to take care of the visit, including arranging a chopper for coming here so that we can pay a visit to the grass-root. I have still come here 3 times to Tura just to implement the vision of our PM,” he informed.

He also touched upon old age pensions that he alleged were not being provided to those that are eligible for it.

“We have met people in various areas and heard from them. People who are over 60 are yet to get their old age pensions despite our government providing this facility. Widows are not getting their dues. Some got their pensions for a month or two but have not been provided this for the last few years. Why are they not getting it when the central government has provided for such schemes? They are just fooling the public,” asked Barla.

The BJP minister blamed the state government for not providing the funds meant for people to them despite the centre providing them.

“The fault lies with the state government. There are over 100 schemes from the centre. We will implement these at the grossroot once we come to power. Our aim is to complete the dream of the PM and ensure the schemes of all central departments in the state,” stated Barla.

The Union MoS also questioned the award given to the state for JJM when everyone was still thirsting for water in the state.

“They still have not got freedom for the demand for water. You have been elected by the public and it is your duty to fulfil their demands,” asserted Barla.

Talking about the PM – Kisan scheme, Barla said that he was clueless as to how the state government paid Rs 5000 to farmers, when the centre has been paying Rs 6000 to them per year.

“Maybe they have taken Rs 1000 out for the upcoming elections to pay voters. The people have understood and they will reply in the upcoming elections,” stated Barla during the press meeting.

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