Probe alleged pumping of NRHM money into firms: BJP

LUCKNOW: Alleging that funds from NRHM scam in UP were parked in 25 companies having links with Chief Minister Mayawati's former aide Babu Singh Kushwaha, who was sacked from her ministry in April, and his kin, the BJP today demanded a central probe into their affairs.

"Information regarding these companies have been collected through RTI and other means and it seems that scam money of NRHM has been parked in these companies," BJP national secretary Kirit Somaiya told reporters.

He alleged that prima facie financial transaction to the tune of Rs 10,000 crore was evident.

The BJP leader alleged that Banwari Lal Kushwaha, a relative of the former minister, either has or had directorship in 19 companies.

"It has been observed that financial transaction of these companies increased four times. Moreso, several companies or bank accounts have ceased to exist," he alleged.

Somaiya alleged that Kushwaha's other relatives were also directors in various companies.

The BJP leader said that he had a detailed discussion with the senior officers of the CBI wherein documents of 1500 pages were submitted.

"We have told CBI that we are ready to provide more information and evidence as required," he said.

"We appeal Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Finance Ministry and Enforcement Directorate to look into the affairs of these companies at the earliest," he said.

In April, Mayawati had removed them family welfare minister Babu Singh Kushwaha and health minister Anant Kumar Mishra for their alleged involvement in the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) scam and murder of two chief medical officers.