Ask CBI to probe corruption in state-run banks: BJP MP

Concerned over skeletons coming out after the arrest of Syndicate Bank CMD S K Jain, a BJP member today asked the government to direct the CBI to prepare a time-bound action plan to probe corruption in state-run banks which are running high NPAs.
Raising the issue during Zero Hour, Kirit Somaiya said "corruption has hit public sector banks and the Syndicate Bank case is an eye-opener."
He said there have been cases in which private companies have been responsible for "high non-performing assets (NPAs) or bad debts and the banks' officials give them loan again."
Demanding stringent action against the culprits, he said the government should direct the CBI to prepare a time-bound action plan to check corruption in state-run banks and nexus of their officials with private companies.

Ramesh Pokhrial (BJP) made a strong plea for the Centre to build roads in flood-hit Uttarakhand on a war-footing as they have been damaged extensively following last year's devastation caused by massive landslides.
He said while nearly 20,000 pilgrims go to Chardham Yatra in normal times, the flow has come down to 200-300 now.

He wanted loan waiver for farmers and small businessmen in the area as their livelihood had been destroyed.
Sanjay Jaiswal (BJP) wanted urgent steps to complete the construction of the national highways connecting Delhi and Kolkata to Kathmandu, saying it would fulfil the Prime Minister's promise of closer relations with Nepal.

His party colleague Jagdambika Pal made a strong plea for giving arrears to cane growers across the country. He noted that sugar mills have to give as much as Rs 10,541 crore to the cane growers.
In Uttar Pradesh, the sugar mills were yet to give Rs 7,132 crore to the growers, he said, asking the Centre to direct the states to ensure that farmers get their dues.