MLA Rakesh Kalia Accuses 'Sugar Daddy' of Benami Deals; CM Orders SIT Probe

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News18•17-02-2026, 15:22
MLA Rakesh Kalia Accuses 'Sugar Daddy' of Benami Deals; CM Orders SIT Probe
- •Congress MLA Rakesh Kalia from Gagret accused a former Uttarakhand chief secretary of facilitating benami land transactions in Himachal Pradesh.
- •Kalia alleged the retired officer, whom he called 'Sugar Daddy', was involved in benami land deals around Gagret and Gaggal Airport, and in attempts to destabilize the government.
- •Chief Minister Sukhu announced an SIT investigation into the benami transactions and assured strict action, including land confiscation and legal proceedings, against culprits.
- •Kalia also highlighted an existing FIR against the former chief secretary in Gagret for an 8 lakh rupee fraud.
- •MLA Kalia expressed frustration over officers not responding to MLAs' calls, urging the CM to take strict action against such arbitrary behavior.
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