SHILLONG, Feb 25 - The Congress has accused the NPP-led coalition Government in Meghalaya of having a �malafide and criminal intent� in filing a petition against the Lokayukta order for a CBI probe into the illegal transportation of coal in the State.
Leader of Opposition and Congress MLA Mukul Sangma today questioned the Government for challenging the Lokayukta�s order, stating its only purpose is to stop investigation into the issue so that evidence could be destroyed. He alleged that the Lokayukta�s role in fighting corruption is being diluted by the present Government through such petitions.
�What is the reason and what is the intent behind challenging the order of the Lokayukta before the High Court,� Sangma asked.
The Leader of Opposition said the Congress party would not let such corruption in the State to go on. Further alleging that the Government is trying to protect a cartel involved in illegal coal transportation, Sangma said this is being done to prevent an independent probe as sought by the Lokayukta.
