Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi here on Friday slammed the leaders of civil society groups Anna Hazare and Baba Ramdev for creating an impression that they are the only ones in this country who are concerned over corruption.
Mr Gogoi told reporters, “It is not Anna Hazare and Baba Ramdev who are concerned for corruption. We are equally concerned and sincere to check corruption.”
In reply to a pointed question on Baba Ramdev, Mr Gogoi said, “I have also given land to him in Assam but now I have asked the officials to find out if it is being used for the same purpose for which it was allotted.”
He however clarified that there was nothing wrong in giving land for good work but in general they have taken a decision to review the allotment of government lands.
Claiming that the so-called civil society groups of Anna Hazare and Baba Ramdev are trying to dictate terms to a democratically-elected government, Mr Gogoi said, “A handful of people are with Anna Hazare and Baba Ramdev.”