Centre discriminating against UP, claims SP

Ruling Samajwadi Party in UP today alleged that the Centre was discriminating against Uttar Pradesh and even after clearing a special package for the state, only 17 per cent has been disbursed so far.
"Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has repeatedly told the Centre about his views regarding development of the state, but required co-operation was not extended," party spokesman Rajendra Chaudhary said in a statement here.
Chaudhary said that out of 44,000 crore to be given by the Centre only 7,401.43 crore has been received, which was only 17 per cent.
The spokesman also alleged that even the ministers in the Union Cabinet from Uttar Pradesh were not taking interest in moving the schemes ahead.

Referring to Muzaffarnagar riots, Chaudhary alleged that Congress and other parties were shedding crocodile's tears, while the CM has assured all possible help to the victims.
He said that the government has decided to give employment to one family member of the victim along with financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh.
"There was a provision of Rs three lakh assistance by the Centre in such cases," Chaudhary said.
But now, the Centre has put a rider that financial aid will not be given to those getting government jobs, which was surprising, he said.