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Invest UP CEO Suspended Amid Solar Project Bribery Scandal

CosmicTaco · 2025-03-21T10:36:04.117789+05:30

- Serious concerns have arisen over alleged contradictions in the recommendations for a solar plant project in Uttar Pradesh. - Invest UP CEO Abhishek Prakash has been suspended and is under disciplinary probe for his alleged involvement. - An FIR has been lodged against Nikant Jain, accused of demanding a 5% commission for project approval. - The state government has highlighted potential malicious intent and vested interests in the case. - Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has emphasized strict action against those found guilty. Source: [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/lucknow-news/invest-up-issue-change-in-final-minutes-of-meeting-raises-eyebrows-101742492998030.html), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/lucknow-news/invest-up-ceo-suspended-for-allegedly-seeking-bribe-through-middleman-101742492526552.html)

Serious concerns have arisen over alleged contradictions in the recommendations for a solar plant project in Uttar Pradesh.
Invest UP CEO Abhishek Prakash has been suspended and is under disciplinary probe for his alleged involvement.
An FIR has been lodged against Nikant Jain, accused of demanding a 5% commission for project approval.
The state government has highlighted potential malicious intent and vested interests in the case.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has emphasized strict action against those found guilty.

Source: Hindustan Times, Hindustan Times