Amit Shah Criticizes Congress's Fund Management in Rajya Sabha Debate

Home Minister Amit Shah accused the Congress of poor management of the Prime Minister's Relief Fund during the UPA regime, citing a lack of transparency. He praised the PM-CARE Fund's management for its accountable structure and use in critical COVID-19 responses, highlighting a significant contrast with the previous administration.

During a session at the Rajya Sabha, Home Minister Amit Shah launched a serious critique of the Congress party's handling of the Prime Minister's Relief Fund, especially highlighting the alleged lack of transparency under the UPA regime.

Shah pointed out that the Congress party president had significant control over the fund, and suggested that funds were inappropriately channeled to the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation with support from public sector undertakings.

Conversely, the minister lauded the PM-CARE Fund, established under the NDA government, for its transparent management involving top ministers and secretaries, emphasizing its strategic use in addressing the COVID-19 crisis.

(With inputs from agencies.)