Cong files complaint with Lokayukta against Goa power minister

Goa Congress today filed a complaint with the Lokayukta against state Power Minister Milind Naik over his alleged involvement in an scam of over Rs 300 crore in his department.
State Congress spokesperson Sunil Kawathankar filed a formal complaint against Naik before Lokayukta accusing him of being involved in the irregularities worth Rs 332 crore by way of awarding tenders in a fraudulent manner.
The petition accuses Naik of rigging tenders and bypassing laws to facilitate people known to him. State Chief Secretary, Secretary Finance and the Chief Electrical Engineer have also been made a party in the complaint.
Kawathankar in his petition has sought Lokayukta's directions to file FIR against all of them, including Naik.

The Congress leader has demanded also that the state government should maintain status-quo in all the tenders pending inquiry by Lokayukta.
Two days ago, the minister had refuted the charges saying he was not involved in any scam.
"Let an inquiry be conducted into the allegations. We have followed all procedures while awarding tenders for various works," he had said.