Ahmedabad CBI Raids Highlight Irregularities in Pharmacy Council of India Elections
Ahmedabad CBI Raids Unveiling PCI Election Irregularities
Ahmedabad CBI raids have uncovered serious irregularities in the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) elections following an FIR involving PCI President Dr. Montu Kumar Patel. These raids are linked to allegations regarding manipulations during the 2022 election process. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) executed these raids three days post-FIR filing, sourced from a complaint by Amit Biswas from the Health Ministry.
Details of the Investigation
The CBI’s preliminary enquiry (PE) has shed light on unacceptable practices within the PCI, including the unlawful co-opting of members into the Executive Committee contrary to the Pharmacy Act. Dr. Patel allegedly facilitated the misappropriation of roles by appointing several members without a proper electoral mandate.
- Dr. Montu Kumar Patel implicated for election irregularities.
- 91 members illegally accommodated in crucial PCI roles.
- Inspection reveals Rameshwar Prasad Satya Narayan Mahavidyalaya failing to meet basic standards.
- Other institutions faced negative inspections yet approved under Patel's influence.
Consequences and Future Steps
This investigation could have far-reaching implications for the governance of pharmacy institutions across the country, demanding a reevaluation of policies and election processes to uphold the integrity of the Pharmacy Council of India.
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