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Indian Express
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Why are you silent on ‘vote theft' issue?: Congress flays Anna Hazare after he scorns posters urging him to ‘wake up'
A day after social activist Anna Hazare reacted angrily to the banners in Pune that urged him to 'wake up' and lead an agitation against 'vote theft', the Congress Monday asked him to speak up and 'follow the path of truth'. 'Anna's silence is not appropriate. Even though vote theft is a big issue in the nation, he is not speaking up. If Anna says he has become old and youths should speak up, then we want to tell him that the question is not about age. He should tell us whether he was part of the conspiracy to bring the BJP to power, part of the conspiracy to defame the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government,' said Maharashtra Congress spokesperson Atul Londhe. Hazare, 88, rose to national prominence during the 2011 anti-corruption movement, which aimed to establish a strong Jan Lokpal Bill for investigating corruption in governments. He led large-scale protests and conducted hunger strikes to demand the passage of this law at a time when the UPA government, led by the Congress party, was facing multiple corruption allegations. 'Are you the supporter of this government and therefore you are not coming forward and speaking about the blatant vote theft that happened across the country?' asked Londhe, referring to Hazare's silence in the wake of the bogus voting claims made by Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi targetting the ruling BJP and the Election Commission of India. 'Did Anna ever say he made a mistake by supporting the enthronement of the current government? Mahatma Gandhi accepted the truth. Anna should follow the path of truth,' added Londhe. Meanwhile, Vijay Kumbhar, vice president of the Aam Aadmi Party's Maharashtra unit, said, 'Anna always takes wrong stands. If he has to stand, he should not be selective. His reaction based on wrong inputs generates all kinds of reactions.' Kumbhar, however, agreed that Hazare's statement that youth should speak up since he has become old is correct. 'How long will we depend on Anna? It is time the younger generations step forward and articulate their views.' Kumbhar also said in a post on X, 'In Pune's Pashan, banners mock Anna Hazare. This is classic Puneri style, but the nameless brave behind them lack spine…' On Sunday, Hazare reacted angrily to the banners in Pune which taunted him and asked him to 'wake up' and lead an agitation against 'vote theft'. One of the banners read, 'Anna, at least wake up now. Even Kumbhakarna woke up from a deep slumber… So why don't you do the same for the country.' Hazare said, 'I took the initiative to bring in 10 laws, but even after 90 years of age, if people expect me to keep doing everything while they remain fast asleep, then I think that expectation is wrong. I feel what I have done should be carried forward by today's youngsters.' The anti-corruption agitation led by Hazare culminated in the enactment of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013.
The Hindu
7 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Delhi HC seeks ‘confidentiality' on CBI report on ‘cash-for-query scam' against Mahua Moitra
The Delhi High Court on Monday (August 11, 2025) asked the CBI and all parties concerned to maintain 'confidentiality' on the agency's report before the Lokpal in connection with an alleged cash-for-query scam involving Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra. Justice Sachin Datta gave the direction on Ms. Moitra's plea alleging that the media was alerted as soon as the CBI filed its report before the Lokpal. 'I'll make it clear saying that confidentiality be maintained. I'll dispose of the petition... There's no doubt that confidentiality has to be maintained. There is no dispute that everyone is bound to maintain confidentiality,' the judge said, adding that he will pass a detailed order. Ms. Moitra's counsel claimed that soon after the CBI filed the report before Lokpal, the development was made public to the media. The counsel said that though he was not asking for any takedown order, the provisions of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act as well as the authority's circular should be complied with. Last month, the CBI submitted its report to the Lokpal in connection with the alleged cash-for-query scam case involving the Trinamool Congress leader and businessman Darshan Hiranandani.
India.com
11-08-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Mahua Moitra Moves Delhi HC Over Cash-For-Query Media Reports
Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra on Monday approached the Delhi High Court, expressing concern over alleged media reports about the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) submitting its findings to the Lokpal of India in the ongoing cash-for-query case. Justice Sachin Datta, who heard the matter, indicated that the petition would be disposed of with directions for all parties to "strictly maintain" confidentiality. "There is no doubt that confidentiality has to be maintained. Everyone is bound to maintain it," Justice Datta remarked during the brief hearing. Advocate Samudra Sarangi, representing Moitra, clarified that the plea did not seek the removal of any media content but stressed that the provisions of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, and relevant circulars should be adhered to. He submitted that details of the CBI's report being filed had appeared in the public domain soon after it was submitted to the Lokpal. The CBI is understood to have recently handed over its report to the anti-corruption ombudsman in connection with the case involving Moitra and businessman Darshan Hiranandani. While the contents of the report remain undisclosed, the Lokpal will examine the findings and decide on the next steps. The matter stems from allegations made last year by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, claiming that Moitra had raised certain questions in Parliament in return for gifts and favours from Hiranandani, allegedly to target industrialist Gautam Adani and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Lokpal, after a preliminary inquiry, had directed the CBI to conduct a more detailed investigation, noting that there was prima facie evidence warranting further scrutiny. In its earlier order, the Lokpal had underlined that public representatives are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, given the trust placed in them by the public. It observed that corruption undermines legislative, administrative, social, and economic institutions, making vigilance and accountability crucial. A detailed order from the High Court on Moitra's petition will be made available later.
Economic Times
11-08-2025
- Politics
- Economic Times
Delhi HC calls for 'confidentiality' on CBI report on 'cash-for-query scam' against Mahua Moitra
The Delhi High Court has instructed the CBI and involved parties to keep the report confidential. This report concerns the cash-for-query allegations against Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra. Moitra claimed the media was alerted immediately after the CBI filed its report. The CBI submitted its report to the Lokpal regarding the alleged scam involving Moitra and businessman Darshan Hiranandani. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Delhi High Court on Monday directed the CBI and all parties concerned to maintain "confidentiality" about the agency's report before the Lokpal in connection with an alleged cash-for-query scam against Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra Justice Sachin Datta's direction came on Moitra's plea alleging that the media was alerted as soon as the CBI filed its report before the Lokpal."I'll make it clear saying that confidentiality be maintained. I'll dispose of the petition... There's no doubt that confidentiality has to be maintained. There is no dispute that everyone is bound to maintain confidentiality," the judge said, adding that he will pass a detailed counsel claimed that soon after CBI filed the report before Lokpal, the development was made public to the counsel claimed that though he was not asking for any take down order, the provisions of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act as well as the authority's circular should be complied CBI last month submitted its report to the Lokpal in connection with the alleged cash-for-query scam case involving Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and businessman Darshan agency had registered an FIR on March 21 last year against Moitra and Hiranandani under provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act on a reference from the was alleged that Moitra indulged in corrupt practices including, but not limited to, taking bribes and other undue advantages from Hiranandani for "compromising her parliamentary privileges and causing national security threats by sharing her Lok Sabha login credentials."The agency has submitted its findings in the case to the Lokpal, which will decide further course of action in the case, the officials who represented Krishnanagar seat in the last Lok Sabha, was expelled from the House in December 2023 for "unethical conduct", which she has challenged in the Supreme defeated her rival, BJP's Amrita Roy, in the 2024 general elections, retaining her seat in 18th Lok Lokpal, the anti-corruption ombudsman, issued directions to the CBI after receiving the findings of its preliminary inquiry into allegations made against Moitra by BJP MP Nishikant had alleged that Moitra had asked questions in the House in exchange for cash and gifts from Dubai-based businessman Darshan Hiranandani to mount an attack on industrialist Gautam Adani and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, among others.
Time of India
11-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Delhi HC calls for 'confidentiality' on CBI report on 'cash-for-query scam' against Mahua Moitra
The Delhi High Court on Monday directed the CBI and all parties concerned to maintain "confidentiality" about the agency's report before the Lokpal in connection with an alleged cash-for-query scam against Lok Sabha MP Mahua Moitra . Justice Sachin Datta's direction came on Moitra's plea alleging that the media was alerted as soon as the CBI filed its report before the Lokpal. Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass Batch-1 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 2 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 3 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals By Vaibhav Sisinity View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 4 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program "I'll make it clear saying that confidentiality be maintained. I'll dispose of the petition... There's no doubt that confidentiality has to be maintained. There is no dispute that everyone is bound to maintain confidentiality," the judge said, adding that he will pass a detailed order. Moitra's counsel claimed that soon after CBI filed the report before Lokpal, the development was made public to the media. The counsel claimed that though he was not asking for any take down order, the provisions of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act as well as the authority's circular should be complied with. Live Events The CBI last month submitted its report to the Lokpal in connection with the alleged cash-for-query scam case involving Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and businessman Darshan Hiranandani. The agency had registered an FIR on March 21 last year against Moitra and Hiranandani under provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act on a reference from the Lokpal. It was alleged that Moitra indulged in corrupt practices including, but not limited to, taking bribes and other undue advantages from Hiranandani for "compromising her parliamentary privileges and causing national security threats by sharing her Lok Sabha login credentials." The agency has submitted its findings in the case to the Lokpal, which will decide further course of action in the case, the officials said. Moitra, who represented Krishnanagar seat in the last Lok Sabha, was expelled from the House in December 2023 for "unethical conduct", which she has challenged in the Supreme Court. She defeated her rival, BJP's Amrita Roy, in the 2024 general elections, retaining her seat in 18th Lok Sabha. The Lokpal, the anti-corruption ombudsman, issued directions to the CBI after receiving the findings of its preliminary inquiry into allegations made against Moitra by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey. Dubey had alleged that Moitra had asked questions in the House in exchange for cash and gifts from Dubai-based businessman Darshan Hiranandani to mount an attack on industrialist Gautam Adani and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, among others.
