NCP levels more allegations against GPYC chief

PANJIM, SEPT 9
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) today leveled some more charges against Goa Pradesh Youth Congress (GPYC) President, Sanklap Amonkar alleging scam of over Rs 70 lakh in collection of Canacona Relief Fund (CRF).
Picking holes in the explanation offered by GPYC President pertaining to CRF yesterday, NCP Spokesperson Trajano D’Mello while addressing a press conference on Thursday here questioned, “why an account was not opened in the name of CRF when collection was started? .
Why the fund collected was deposited immediately in the bank?”  Amonkar had reportedly told a press conference that he had handed over flood relief fund of Rs 10.38 lakh to Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC).
However, the NCP Spokesperson criticized Amonkar for not giving the account of the bank where amount collected was deposited.
“What is surprising is that having called a press conference to explain the position of the funds, they could not state the account number and the branch wherein the money was deposited, “retorted NCP Spokes person.
He said, “ the Youth Congress has betrayed the trust of the people of Goa who out of pity and sympathy generously donated for rehabilitation of the flood affected people of Canacona.”
Trying to strengthen his charges against Amonkar, NCP Spokesperson also produced a photo copy of the complaint letter of ex-Congress man, Tanveer Khatib that was addressed to Rahul Gandhi, General Secretary of All India Congress Committee (AICC).
In his letter dated January 17, 2010 Tanveer Khatib has also leveled charges against Amonkar with regards to CRF, saying his activities are giving bad name to Youth Congress.
“Money was collected in the name of Youth Congress by way of coupons for providing relief to flood victims, however the amount of coupons printed and amount collected by way of cash, cheques do not tally. “
He also pointed out in his letter that serial numbers were not printed on the coupons amounting Rs 30 lakhs and amount collected did not match with the amount of coupons printed.
The NCP Spokesperson also produce a copy of the coupon pointing out that it’s ironical that serial numbers were not printed on the coupons.
“ The argument that funds were collected for other disaster management is once again a cruel joke on the people of Canacona,” he retorted.  Reacting to remarks made by Amonkar against him, he said, he was elected member of Bastora Village panchayat for two terms and has also served as sarpanch.
“What is the credibility of that man (Trajanao) who has never been elected as panch or councillor. He is only known for negative thinking, “Amonkar reported to have said while addressing a press conference on Wednesday.