Lalit Modi row: Sushma ready to make statement in Parliament
9 years, 8 months ago

Lalit Modi row: Sushma ready to make statement in Parliament

Firstpost  

Facing Opposition heat on ‘Lalitgate’, Government on Monday made it clear that External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj is ready to make a statement in Parliament on allegations against her on facilitating Lalit Modi’s travel documents. New Delhi: Facing Opposition heat on ‘Lalitgate’, Government on Monday made it clear that External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj is ready to make a statement in Parliament on allegations against her on facilitating Lalit Modi’s travel documents. Talking to reporters after an all party meeting called by him on the eve on Monsoon beginning tomorrow, Parliamentary Affairs Minister M Venkaiah Naidu told reporters that Swaraj was keen to make a statement on the Lalit Modi issue. Opposition parties had been closing ranks against the government on several issues including the Vyapam scam in Madhya Pradesh and the Lalit Modi controversy in which names of Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje and Swaraj have figured.

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Sushma Swaraj removes Minister of External Affairs from Twitter bio
5 years, 9 months ago

Sushma Swaraj removes Minister of External Affairs from Twitter bio

India TV News  

Former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj edited her Twitter bio to remove her designation within an hour after swearing-in ceremony ended on Thursday. Sushma Swaraj did not take oath on Thursday even as PM Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and 54 others were sworn-in to be part of Modi government 2.0 Even as there is a possibility of cabinet expansion in …

Unlike Rahul Gandhi who needs holiday every few months, PM Modi has been working tirelessly: Amit Shah
5 years, 11 months ago

Unlike Rahul Gandhi who needs holiday every few months, PM Modi has been working tirelessly: Amit Shah

India TV News  

Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah on Sunday charged the Rahul Gandhi-led Congress and its allies with lack of resolve, while in power, to act decisively against terror and take affirmative action in favour of the backward classes and the poor in the unreserved category. Addressing back-to-back election rallies in Sitamarhi and Saran Lok Sabha segments set to go to …

Sushma Swaraj speech in Rajya Sabha: Opposition to move privilege motions against EAM
7 years, 7 months ago

Sushma Swaraj speech in Rajya Sabha: Opposition to move privilege motions against EAM

India TV News  

Opposition parties will tomorrow move privilege motions against External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj in the Rajya Sabha for allegedly misinforming the House on India's foreign policy. According to sources, leaders of different political parties will move two privilege motions against Swaraj for allegedly "providing wrong information on the Bandung Asia Africa relations conference and about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Lahore …

Sushma makes statement on Pakistan visit amid uproar
9 years, 3 months ago

Sushma makes statement on Pakistan visit amid uproar

The Hindu  

Slogan-shouting Congress and BSP members forced four adjournments of Rajya Sabha in the pre-lunch session, demanding dismissal of SAD-BJP government in Punjab over alleged atrocities against Dalit youths. Making a suo motu statement in Rajya Sabha on her last week’s visit of Islamabad and recent developments relating to ties between the two neighbours, Ms. Swaraj said Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

RSP leader criticises Swaraj for equating Lalit Modi case with Pillai's
9 years, 7 months ago

RSP leader criticises Swaraj for equating Lalit Modi case with Pillai's

Firstpost  

In an open letter to Swaraj, Premachandran,who came under attack from Swaraj in the LS during an adjournment motion on the Lalit Modi controversy, said he had put it on record of having specifically written to her for government intervention in the case of Madhavan Pillai Sivan Pillai, jailed in Oman. Kochi: RSP leader and Lok Sabha MP N K …

Lalitgate is fallout of Sushma-Jaitley tussle, says Digvijay Singh
9 years, 7 months ago

Lalitgate is fallout of Sushma-Jaitley tussle, says Digvijay Singh

India TV News  

Bhopal: Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh today said the Lalitgate scandal was the fallout of a tussle between External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. He said even a blue corner Interpol notice has been turned into a red corner one against Lalit Modi, the former Indian Premier League commissioner, due to Jaitley's intervention. "Jaitley has …

Lalitgate scandal a fallout of tussle between Sushma Swaraj, Arun Jaitley, says Digvijaya
9 years, 7 months ago

Lalitgate scandal a fallout of tussle between Sushma Swaraj, Arun Jaitley, says Digvijaya

Firstpost  

Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh on Tuesday said the Lalitgate scandal was the fallout of a tussle between External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. Bhopal: Congress general secretary Digvijaya Singh on Tuesday said the Lalitgate scandal was the fallout of a tussle between External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. “The …

Government tears into Congress rejects demand for Sushma exit – India TV
9 years, 7 months ago

Government tears into Congress rejects demand for Sushma exit – India TV

India TV News  

New Delhi: Government today tore into Congress for its allegations against External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj in the Lalit Modi issue and ruled out her resignation, saying she had been made a “scapegoat of a pretext” to stall reform legislations. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said in Lok Sabha that the previous UPA government had not taken any concrete steps to …

Robert Vadra Will Definitely be Caught: BJP Leader Meghwal
9 years, 7 months ago

Robert Vadra Will Definitely be Caught: BJP Leader Meghwal

India TV News  

Robert Vadra will definitely be caught: Arjun Ram Meghwal NEW DELHI: The Robert Vadra land deal "cases" will be brought to their "logical conclusion and justice done in each case without any fear or pressure from any quarter", promises BJP's Chief Whip in Lok Sabha NEW DELHI: The Robert Vadra land deal "cases" will be brought to their "logical conclusion …

Lalit Modi row: Chidambaram questions Swaraj on her statement | India TV News
9 years, 7 months ago

Lalit Modi row: Chidambaram questions Swaraj on her statement | India TV News

India TV News  

New Delhi: Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram today questioned Sushma Swaraj over her statement in the Lok Sabha that she did not help Lalit Modi get travel documents and wanted to know the truth about the three versions of her "intervention" in the matter. Chidambaram made the remarks in reaction to Swaraj's emotional statement in the Lok Sabha yesterday, saying …

‘Lalit got travel papers only after Sushma’s intervention’
9 years, 7 months ago

‘Lalit got travel papers only after Sushma’s intervention’

The Hindu  

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday told the Lok Sabha that she “neither requested the British authorities to provide travel documents to the former IPL Commissioner nor recommended his case.” Ms. Swaraj said she had only told them that the “relations between the two countries would not be affected on extending help to Mr. Modi.” “If helping a critically …

Helped Lalit Modi's wife on humanitarian grounds Sushma Swaraj
9 years, 7 months ago

Helped Lalit Modi's wife on humanitarian grounds Sushma Swaraj

India TV News  

New Delhi: Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today broke her silence on Lalitgate in Lok Sabha and vehemently refuted the charges of corruption made against her. Sushma said that she helped Lalit Modi's wife on humanitarian grounds as his ailing wife was suffering from cancer for last 17 years and her case was life threatening. “Would Sonia have left …

Prove wrongdoing, Sushma dares Opposition
9 years, 7 months ago

Prove wrongdoing, Sushma dares Opposition

The Hindu  

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday reiterated in the Lok Sabha that she had made no request or recommendation to the British Government to facilitate travel documents for cricket administrator Lalit Modi. > The Government on Thursday urged Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan to take appropriate action against the Youth Congress for protesting outside her residence after two BJP …

Sushma insists she sought no favours for Lalit Modi
9 years, 7 months ago

Sushma insists she sought no favours for Lalit Modi

The Hindu  

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday denied in Parliament that she had made any request on behalf of the former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi, who is under investigation by the Enforcement Directorate. She had “never requested and never recommended to the British government to give travel documents to Lalit Modi.” Ms. Swaraj’s words seemed at variance with her statements …

I did not recommend travel documents for Lalit Modi, says Sushma Swaraj
9 years, 8 months ago

I did not recommend travel documents for Lalit Modi, says Sushma Swaraj

Firstpost  

External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj defended herself on Saturday against allegations of helping former IPL chief Lalit Modi, saying she never requested or recommended travel documents for him. “I am saying this time and again that I never requested or recommended travel documents for Lalit Modi,” she said. @minhazmerchant — Sushma Swaraj July 25, 2015 The Congress has upped its …

Didn't recommend travel documents to Lalit Modi: Sushma Swaraj
9 years, 8 months ago

Didn't recommend travel documents to Lalit Modi: Sushma Swaraj

Firstpost  

Sushma Swaraj on Saturday reiterated that she did not recommend travel documents to former IPL chief Lalit Modi. New Delhi: External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Saturday reiterated that she did not recommend travel documents to former IPL chief Lalit Modi. “I am saying this time and again that I never requested or recommended travel documents for Lalit Modi,” she …

Washout in Parliament over Lalitgate and Vyapam issues-IndiaTV News
9 years, 8 months ago

Washout in Parliament over Lalitgate and Vyapam issues-IndiaTV News

India TV News  

New Delhi: Parliament today saw a washout as the opposition aggressively pressed for ouster of External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, as also Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, rejecting the government's offer for a debate. Satish Chandra Misra, Naresh Agarwal, Tapan Kumar Sen and D Raja said they had given notices under Rule …

No resignations over Lalit Modi, Vyapam scam: Government- India TV News
9 years, 8 months ago

No resignations over Lalit Modi, Vyapam scam: Government- India TV News

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Narendra Modi government on Wednesday reasserted that union minister Sushma Swaraj and two BJP chief ministers will not resign over the Lalit Modi controversy and Vyapam scam and termed opposition allegations on the issues as "baseless". "We have decided to give a befitting reply to the misinformation campaign on these issues and BJP parliamentarians have been asked …

Opposition running from Lalit Modi debate: BJP |India TV News
9 years, 8 months ago

Opposition running from Lalit Modi debate: BJP |India TV News

India TV News  

New Delhi: The ruling BJP on Tuesday said it was ready for a debate on the Lalit Modi controversy and accused the Opposition of running away from it. Addressing a press conference in Parliament House, Bharatiya Janata Party leader and union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said if the Opposition wanted a discussion on the Vyapam scam, they must agree to …

uproar over lalit modi issue disrupts rs proceedings
9 years, 8 months ago

uproar over lalit modi issue disrupts rs proceedings

India TV News  

New Delhi: Disruptions marred the proceedings in Rajya Sabha on the first day of the Monsoon session today, with Opposition Congress adamant on External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj's resignation over Lalit Modi controversy and BJP accusing it of "running away" from a debate on it. Leading the opposition protests, Congress members forced three adjournaments in the pre-lunch session making both …

Govt. says Opposition not ready for discussion
9 years, 8 months ago

Govt. says Opposition not ready for discussion

The Hindu  

The government on Tuesday accused the Opposition of stalling Parliament and not allowing discussions on the Sushma Swaraj-Lalit Modi controversy. The Rajya Sabha was adjourned thrice, after Opposition members created a ruckus and demanded the resignation of Ms. Swaraj. Leader of the House Arun Jailtely said the government is ready for a discussion and Ms. Swaraj would also make a …

Lalit Modi row: Sushma ready to make statement in Parliament
9 years, 8 months ago

Lalit Modi row: Sushma ready to make statement in Parliament

The Hindu  

Facing Opposition heat on ‘Lalitgate’, the Government on Monday made it clear that External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj is ready to make a statement in Parliament on allegations against her on facilitating >Lalit Modi’s travel documents. Talking to reporters after an all party meeting called by him on the eve on Monsoon beginning on Tuesday, Parliamentary Affairs Minister M. Venkaiah …

Left parties demands action against Swaraj Raje Chouhan-IndiaTV News – India TV
9 years, 8 months ago

Left parties demands action against Swaraj Raje Chouhan-IndiaTV News – India TV

India TV News  

New Delhi: Left parties today accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of not keeping his promise of giving a “corruption-free” government, and staged nation-wide protests seeking action against senior BJP leaders for their alleged role in Lalit Modi row, Vyapam scam and other controversies. Yechury reiterated the stand of Left parties that senior BJP leaders involved in Lalit Modi controversy like …

BJP to counter opposition attack in House-India TV News
9 years, 8 months ago

BJP to counter opposition attack in House-India TV News

India TV News  

New Delhi: Top BJP leaders on Sunday met at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence reportedly to discuss strategy for the upcoming monsoon session of Parliament as Congress said that it was ready to support government's key bills if PM removed scam-accused ministers. Rajasthan chief minister Vasundhara Raje and Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan were in Delhi on Sunday …

From Dholpur to Indofil: Congress goof-ups embolden BJP as #LalitGate starts to stall
9 years, 8 months ago

From Dholpur to Indofil: Congress goof-ups embolden BJP as #LalitGate starts to stall

Firstpost  

There is, however, a realization in the ruling dispensation that the controversy has ignited morale of Congress, Left and other critics of the BJP and PM Modi. Those watching English news coverage can make a distinction between news and personal views.” The ruling party is feeling emboldened after Congress chose to question Vasundhara Raje and her son Dushyant’s possession over …

Govt. shrugs off Lalit controversy
9 years, 8 months ago

Govt. shrugs off Lalit controversy

The Hindu  

With Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley saying on Thursday that Lalit Modi might be “relevant to television channels” but not to governance, the government sought to play down the controversy surrounding the former IPL chief’s alleged links with prominent BJP leaders. Mr. Jaitley said the land acquisition and the Goods and Services Tax Bills were crucial for economic growth, and …

Lalit Modi's job offer to Swaraj Kaushal: Will new revelation cost Sushma her job?
9 years, 8 months ago

Lalit Modi's job offer to Swaraj Kaushal: Will new revelation cost Sushma her job?

Firstpost  

The Congress on Wednesday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to break his “deafening” silence on the Lalit Modi controversy amid fresh allegations that External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj’s husband was offered a job by the former IPL chief. In fresh trouble for the Modi government, two cases of alleged conflict of interest involving External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and former …

Lalit Modi offered me a job but I refused it, says Sushma Swaraj's husband
9 years, 8 months ago

Lalit Modi offered me a job but I refused it, says Sushma Swaraj's husband

Firstpost  

The controversy surrounding Lalit Modi and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj took a dramatic turn after NDTV released documents showing that the former IPL chairman offered a job to Sushma’s husband, Swaraj Kaushal, months after Sushma helped the tainted tycoon get travel documents in the UK. The controversy surrounding Lalit Modi and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj took a dramatic …

Lalit Modi Row: No deal offered to government, says Congress
9 years, 8 months ago

Lalit Modi Row: No deal offered to government, says Congress

The Hindu  

Congress today dismissed as “totally baseless” and “mischievous”, reports that it had offered a deal to the government under which it was ready to support passage of GST bill in the Parliament if it axed External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje in the wake of the Lalitgate controversy. AICC Communication Department chief Randeep Surjewala said, …

Chidambaram questions Sushma's silence on Lalit Modi scandal
9 years, 9 months ago

Chidambaram questions Sushma's silence on Lalit Modi scandal

Firstpost  

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Monday questioned the “stalling of answers” by the External Affairs Ministry headed by Sushma Swaraj to the questions posed by him on the ‘Lalitgate’ issue. New Delhi: Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Monday questioned the “stalling of answers” by the External Affairs Ministry headed by Sushma Swaraj to the questions posed by him …

Congress blowing Lalit Modi controversy out of proportion: BJP -India TV News
9 years, 9 months ago

Congress blowing Lalit Modi controversy out of proportion: BJP -India TV News

India TV News  

Mathura: Congress is unnecessarily blowing the Lalit Modi controversy out of proportion, BJP leader Arun Singh has said, adding that false allegations are being levelled against the women leaders of his party. He said the Central government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the “first government committed to the poor people”. The NDA government at the Centre …

BJP, Congress spar over Lalit Modi tweets
9 years, 9 months ago

BJP, Congress spar over Lalit Modi tweets

The Hindu  

On the back foot in the row over its leaders’ purported help to Lalit Modi, the BJP on Friday alleged links between the former IPL boss and the Gandhi family as it pointed to claims by him of “running into” Priyanka Gandhi in London. Seeking to turn the tables on Congress, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra said, “Today’s big revelation is …

Vasundhara Raje admits signing documents for Lalit Modi
9 years, 9 months ago

Vasundhara Raje admits signing documents for Lalit Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The BJP top brass on Thursday hardened its stance by making it clear that none of its controversial leaders will tender their resignations. Union finance minister Arun Jaitley, who returned to India from his visit to the United States, said, “There is nobody who is tainted, please.” The observation came even after Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje reportedly …

No question of Sushma, Raje resigning: Rajnath Singh
9 years, 9 months ago

No question of Sushma, Raje resigning: Rajnath Singh

India TV News  

New Delhi: Home Minister Rajnath Singh today categorically denied any possibility of External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje resigning from their respective posts over Lalit Modi row. This is NDA, not UPA,” Home Minister Rajnath Singh told reporters. Home Minister's statement comes in the wake of demands made by Congress and other opposition parties for …

Lalit Modi row: BJP MP R.K. Singh speaks out against Sushma, Vasundhara Raje
9 years, 9 months ago

Lalit Modi row: BJP MP R.K. Singh speaks out against Sushma, Vasundhara Raje

The Hindu  

BJP MP R.K. Singh on Tuesday struck a discordant note over party leaders Sushma Swaraj and Vasundhara Raje extending help to the tainted former IPL Commissioner, Lalit Modi, saying this is “legally and morally wrong”. Mr. Singh’s strong comments in the first public criticism by a BJP MP against the help extended to Mr. Modi by Ms. Swaraj, the External …

Congress questions Prime Minister’s silence on the “indefensible issue”
9 years, 9 months ago

Congress questions Prime Minister’s silence on the “indefensible issue”

The Hindu  

Stepping up the attack on BJP leadership over the Lalit Modi controversy, the Congress on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was losing political capital by trying to protect the External Affairs Minister and the Rajasthan Chief Minister through his continued silence on the “indefensible issue.” The party alleged that Union Ministers were also giving clean chit to both …

BJP MP RK Singh says helping Lalit Modi is legally, morally wrong-IndiaTV News
9 years, 9 months ago

BJP MP RK Singh says helping Lalit Modi is legally, morally wrong-IndiaTV News

India TV News  

New Delhi: BJP MP RK Singh on Tuesday struck a discordant note over party leaders Sushma Swaraj and Vasundhara Raje extending help to former IPL boss Lalit Modi, saying "any help to a fugitive is legally and morally wrong". Singh's strong comments are the first public criticism by a ruling party MP against the help extended to Lalit Modi by …

Congress slams PM Modi silence in Lalit Modi row | India TV News
9 years, 9 months ago

Congress slams PM Modi silence in Lalit Modi row | India TV News

India TV News  

Jaipur: Stepping up attack on BJP leadership over Lalit Modi controversy, Congress today said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was losing political capital by trying to protect foreign minister and Rajasthan chief minister through his continued silence on the "indefensible issue". Party's state unit chief Sachin Pilot, while demanding resignation of External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and state Chief Minister …

Modi Sarkar Honeymoon period over, Sushma, Jaitley, Raje under scanner thanks to Lalit Modi
9 years, 9 months ago

Modi Sarkar Honeymoon period over, Sushma, Jaitley, Raje under scanner thanks to Lalit Modi

Op India  

While development plank and strong anti-incumbency against a corrupt UPA Government, were 2 of the main reasons for Modi getting elected to the post of Prime Minister, the fact that Modi was an “outsider” to the world of Delhi politics was a USP which cannot be ignored. This theory was furthered slyly fuelled by BJP MP Kirti Azad: While two …

Sushma, Vasundhara did no wrong: BJP
9 years, 9 months ago

Sushma, Vasundhara did no wrong: BJP

The Hindu  

The BJP on Friday rejected the demand for the resignation of Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj over their alleged role in facilitating the former IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi’s immigration application, saying that “technically and legally” there was no wrongdoing on their part. The party’s national spokesman, Sudhanshu Trivedi, said that while the top leadership …

Congress alleges deep nexus between Narendra Modi and Lalit Modi
9 years, 9 months ago

Congress alleges deep nexus between Narendra Modi and Lalit Modi

The Hindu  

The Congress on Friday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of having a “deep nexus” with Lalit Modi and bluntly told the government that there was no way out other than the resignation of Sushma Swaraj and Vasundhara Raje for “saving” the monsoon session of parliament. “This is now an issue of deep nexus between a proclaimed offender and the Prime …

Why govt not making any efforts to bring Lalit Modi back, asks Congress -India TV News
9 years, 9 months ago

Why govt not making any efforts to bring Lalit Modi back, asks Congress -India TV News

India TV News  

New Delhi: Unrelenting in its attack over the Lalitgate controversy, Congress today wondered why the government was not making any efforts to bring former IPL boss Lalit Modi back to India. Congress also termed as "condemnable" the reported allegations against President Pranab Mukherjee that he, as Finance Minister in the then UPA government, spearheaded the party's "revenge" politics against Lalit …

Why Govt. not making efforts to bring Lalit back: Cong.
9 years, 9 months ago

Why Govt. not making efforts to bring Lalit back: Cong.

The Hindu  

Unrelenting in its attack over the >Lalitgate controversy, Congress on Friday wondered why the government was not making any efforts to bring former IPL boss Lalit Modi back to India. Congress also termed as “condemnable” the reported allegations against President Pranab Mukherjee that he, as Finance Minister in the then UPA government, spearheaded the party’s “revenge” politics against Lalit Modi. …

Sushma, Lalit and a growing cast in the visa row
9 years, 9 months ago

Sushma, Lalit and a growing cast in the visa row

The Hindu  

Less than a week after the Lalit Modi visa controversy became headline news and a trending hashtag, it snowballed, drawing in more players, making unexpected exposés, and revealing fissures within the ruling party. >Sitaram Yechury General Secretary, CPI-M Intervention of Sushma Swaraj is unacceptable Sushma Swaraj and Keith Vaz are no longer the only ones in the line of fire: …

BJP not embarrassed by Sushma Swaraj helping Lalit Modi: Sadananda Gowda
9 years, 9 months ago

BJP not embarrassed by Sushma Swaraj helping Lalit Modi: Sadananda Gowda

Firstpost  

Asserting that BJP is not embarrassed by Sushma Swaraj helping Lalit Modi, Union Law Minister D V Sadananda Gowda on Thursday hit back at Congress saying Bengaluru: Asserting that BJP is not embarrassed by Sushma Swaraj helping Lalit Modi, Union Law Minister D V Sadananda Gowda on Thursday hit back at Congress saying it was the previous UPA government that …

Lalit Modi scandal: Opposition demands removal of Sushma Swaraj and Vasundhara Raje as Modi sarkar stays mum
9 years, 9 months ago

Lalit Modi scandal: Opposition demands removal of Sushma Swaraj and Vasundhara Raje as Modi sarkar stays mum

Firstpost  

Opposition parties on Thursday launched a fresh offensive seeking the removal of External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje over the ‘Lalitgate’ as the BJP and the Modi government maintained a studied silence on the swirling controversy surrounding them. New Delhi: Opposition parties on Thursday launched a fresh offensive seeking the removal of External Affairs Minister …

Lalit Modi Visa Row: Govt. calls it a Congress conspiracy
9 years, 9 months ago

Lalit Modi Visa Row: Govt. calls it a Congress conspiracy

The Hindu  

As more allegations surfaced in the Lalit Modi saga and the Congress continued to demand more resignations, and explanations from, senior Ministers in the Modi government, the Bharatiya Janata Party made it clear on Wednesday that it would brazen it out rather than bow to the demands. The government and the party began describing the entire saga as a Congress …

Sushma Swaraj, Vasundhara Raje criminally culpable: Congress
9 years, 9 months ago

Sushma Swaraj, Vasundhara Raje criminally culpable: Congress

The Hindu  

The Congress on Wednesday said External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje were guilty of constitutional impropriety, misuse of office, and criminally culpable for helping former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi secure travel papers despite being a “fugitive” as per the Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. Of the view that Ms. Raje does not even have the …

Bring Lalit Modi to face ED probe: Chidambaram
9 years, 9 months ago

Bring Lalit Modi to face ED probe: Chidambaram

The Hindu  

Rejecting allegations of vendetta levelled against him and the UPA, former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Wednesday demanded that the government should ensure that Lalit Modi returns to India to face the probe by Enforcement Directorate on various charges, including money laundering. Addressing a press conference, he said External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj’s action in helping the tainted former IPL …

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