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Tag: Ex Finance Minister P Chidambram

Rahul &Priyanka Visited P Chidambaram in Tihar

(New Delhi)Rahul &Priyanka Visited P Chidambaram in Tihar
Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi and party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visited the Tihar jail to meet former finance minister P Chidambaram.
The senior Congress leader was first arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on August 21 in the INX Media corruption case and was granted bail by the Supreme Court on October 22.
He was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in the money laundering case on October 16 and is in judicial custody till November 27 under the order of a trial court.

Cong Wish Best Dr Of Economics Manmohan Singh on B’day

(New Delhi) Cong Wish Best Dr Of Economics Manmohan Singh on B’day
Top Congress leaders on Thursday wished former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on his birthday and recalled his dedication and selfless service to nation building.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi wished good health and happiness to Singh, who turned 87 today.
“On his birthday, let us acknowledge Dr Manmohan Singh Ji’s selfless service, dedication & incredible contribution to the cause of nation building. My best wishes to him on his birthday. I pray for his good health and happiness in the years to come,” Gandhi said on Twitter.
Former finance minister and Congress leader P Chidambaram, who is currently lodged in Tihar Jail, asked his family to tweet on his behalf and wished Singh on his birthday.
“I urge the Government to listen to the wisdom of Dr Manmohan Singh. If anyone can show the way for the country to come out of the current economic slump, it is Dr Singh,” he said on Twitter.
.”Today Dr Manmohan Singh turns 87. He transformed the Indian economy with his budget of July 24 1991. I have described those momentous days in To the Brink & Back: India’s 1991 Story. His wisdom is needed now more than ever before,”Jairam Ramesh tweeted.
The Congress also put out a video detailing the life of Singh.
DMK chief MK Stalin said,
“Our country continues to benefit from Dr Singh’s leadership in Parliament and politics. I wish him many more years in service to the country and its people”
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Chidambaram’s Custodial Interrogation is Required :HC

[New Delhi]Chidambaram’s Custodial Interrogation is Required :HC Dismissed Anticipatory Bail Plea
High Court is of prima facie opinion that custodial interrogation of Chidambaram is required for an effective investigation in the case.
Congress leader P Chidambaram Tuesday discussed with senior advocates Kapil Sibal, Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Salman Khurshid the situation after the Delhi High Court dismissed his anticipatory bail plea in corruption and money laundering cases related to the INX Media scam.
Sibal was asked by Supreme Court official to place Chidambaram’s petition before Registrar (judicial) who will take call for putting it before the Chief Justice of India.
Sibal met Registrar (judicial) Surya Pratap Singh and explained him the situation and what could be done.
The development came minutes after the high court declined interim protection from arrest to Chidambaram for approaching the Supreme Court.
After the high court denied him relief, senior advocate Dayan Krishnan, appearing for Chidambaram, sought stay on the operation of the order for three days, which the court denied
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The CMD, Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Ltd.(SPMCIL), Shri M.S. Rana presenting a cheque of Rs.1,94,53,943/- to the Union Finance Minister, Shri P. Chidambaram, in New Delhi, as contribution towards Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund for Uttarakhand.