Engaging contracted security protection in New York at Government cost is an insult to the common man - 24/11/2010
The Punjab CM has every right to procure medical treatment for Mrs Badal overseas, but to engage contracted private security at state cost is not acceptable.
The Punjab CM is perhaps the only CM in India who needs contracted private security overseas.
Although the indicative charges are approximately Rs.20 lakhs the final bill may well be much higher, possibly more than Rs.1 crore.
When the ruling family has more than sufficient resources to meet this payment themselves why burden the state treasury?
Is the CM so afraid of the overseas relatives of the victims of his raj that he needs personal security in New York?
Well, why not use the same private security to thoroughly frisk these very people before they meet the CM?
The CM should make every effort to meet Punjabis in New York, even those that disagree with his policies.
It is certainly an acknowledgement by the ruling family that resentment caused by their intimidation, plunder and loot in Punjab has resulted in increased risk to them overseas.
Many therapists recommend the meeting of aggressors and victims. That is something the CM may wish to sample at this juncture in the crisp and cool New York climate.
One thing is certain: neither Capt Amrinder Singh nor Manpreet Badal would not need private contracted security personnel in New York.
Perhaps the full extent of the abuse of the state treasury by the ruling family will only be revealed after they have been removed from office.
Regards,
