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She said the accounts of the programme had been presented and explained in detail at earlier meetings attended by opposition councillors. When the accounts were presented again at the municipal council, no opposition member raised any doubts or allegations,” she said, adding that the minutes of all these meetings were available. Antony said that the opposition members, who had accepted the accounts without even demanding a vote in the council, were now falsely claiming that the accounts had been passed through voting. Antony said the opposition’s actions, including personal attacks, reflected political intolerance. Those questioning the transparency of the programme’s accounts should understand that the municipal administration was prepared to face any inquiry, she said.
Kochi : Muvattupuzha municipal chairperson Joyce Mary Antony has alleged that the opposition is raising allegations against the Thiriveni Onam programme out of frustration over the public’s enthusiastic response to the event held by the local body. The response comes days after the opposition alleged widespread irregularities in the event conducted as part of Onam festivities. “The opposition had appreciated the exercise and accepted the accounts. The details were subsequently presented at a meeting of the organising committee and approved. Antony also added that there would be no corruption, even to the tune of a rupee, during the current administration and that it remained committed to transparent governance.