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Land deal inquiry in Haryana politically motivated: Hooda

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Bhupinder-Singh-HoodaNew Delhi:  Former Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Thursday said the state government’s action in ordering a probe into alleged land scam in the state was “politically motivated”.

Hooda has been summoned by the Justice S.N. Dhingra Commission of Inquiry, which was set up in 2015 to probe the grant of commercial licences to a number of private companies, including Skylight Hospitality of Congress president Sonia Gandhi’s son-in-law Robert Vadra and DLF.

Hooda has been accused of extending favours to Vadra and has been asked to appear before the commission by March 23.

Reacting to the summons, Hooda lashed out at the BJP government in the state, saying it would not achieve anything.

“Obviously, there can be no second opinion on this,” Hooda told reporters when asked to comment whether the summons were politically motivated.

“Otherwise, why should there be a commission for one or two villages. Everyone knows who is their target, but they will not achieve anything,” the senior Congress leader said.

On February 10, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said in Chennai that the one-man commission inquiring into the controversial land deals was likely to submit its report before June.

“The commission is looking into the matter. It is supposed to give its report in June. It seems the commission will give its report before June,” Khattar had told IANS.

 

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Cheers and Cheers: Barzilla’s Joyful Ode to Inclusivity and Celebration

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The RG Marathon Championship Run 2023 in Goa was a testament to inclusivity. Initially resistant to including persons with disabilities, it eventually featured wheelchair and standing categories, thanks to advocates’ efforts. Participants showed exceptional determination, emphasizing unity in diversity. Despite challenging weather, they demonstrated the power of community support, highlighting the need for accessibility and inclusion in all state-level events in Goa.

Following the marathon, a gathering of differently-abled individuals, predominantly wheelchair users, convened for a celebratory lunch at Barzilla. The event, orchestrated by Mr. Shariq Khan and Mr. Zain Aftab, proprietors of Barzilla, honored the birthday of Sadaf Fatima, who also uses a wheelchair and is Mr. Shariq Khan’s wife.

 

The lunch featured esteemed guests including the Tourism Minister of Goa, MLA Rohan Khaunte of Porvorim, Social Welfare Minister Subhash Phal Desai, and the State Commissioner for Persons with Disability in Goa, Guruprasad Pawaskar. The event was impeccably hosted by Ms. Falak Fatima and Mr. Adarsh Parashar, offering activities such as Karaoke and Billiards. The youth of Goa exhibited their unwavering support for the community, making the party an unequivocal success.

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