New Delhi:
The Supreme Court has directed Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar to make himself available before the CBI and cooperate in Saradha scam probe. It said Kumar will appear before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for investigation at Shillong in Meghalaya. The top court also said no coercive steps, including the arrest of the Kolkata Police chief, will take place during the course of the investigation. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi also issued a notice to Kumar and sought his response before February 20, the next date of hearing on the allegations by the CBI that he was tampering with electronic evidence and that the SIT headed by him provided the agency with doctored materials. The court directed Kumar to make himself available before the CBI and "faithfully cooperate" in the Saradha scam probe.
Meanwhile, Mamata Banerjee said it is a moral victory. “We have great respect for the judiciary and all institutions. We are so grateful. We're so obliged,” she said while reacting to the Supreme Court order.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee ends her 3-day-long dharna.
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"There is no democracy in Bengal. It's with the help of the ruling government that people were looted off in the chit fund scam. This police commissioner is Mamata's servant and he will do whatever she says," alleges Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury.
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Congress MP: There is no democracy in Bengal, it’s with the help of ruling govt that people were looted off in the Chit Fund Scam. This Police Commissioner is Mamata’s servant, he will do whatever she says. pic.twitter.com/OFeXXzsEgJ
— ANI (@ANI) February 5, 2019
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Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav took to Twitter and urged the nation to stand together to protect and preserve constitutional values and the institutions charged with upholding them.
The developments in Bengal are a cause of concern for all citizens, regardless of their political affiliation.
I write this letter to my fellow Indians with the hope that we can protect and preserve our constitutional values and the institutions charged with upholding them. pic.twitter.com/0v14IrmONB
— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) February 5, 2019
In a letter to the Chief Secretary, the MHA has cited indisciplined behaviours and violated All India Services (Conduct) Rules, 1968/AIS (D&A) rules, 1969 by the officers.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has asked the West Bengal government to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar.
I won't take names, we had got into an agreement with a helicopter company. We had done advance booking, agreement was signed on Jan 15. It is sad that they informed us on Feb 1 that they will not provide us the helicopters, they backed out, says Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal: Andhra Pradesh CM and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N Chandrababu Naidu arrives in Kolkata. pic.twitter.com/CofuHnaYXu
— ANI (@ANI) February 5, 2019
The political histrionic of Mamata was brought to screeching halt by the SC: Smiriti Irani
The SC, while directing the CP to be present in a neutral place in Shillong, indicated that they do not expect such fairness in West Bengal. It should be matter for introspection for Mamata: Smriti Irani
Today, I am assured that apart from BJP, 20 lakh poor victims of the chit fund scam will join and convey our gratitude to the Supreme Court, says Smriti Irani
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal congratulates Mamata Banerjee for the success of her struggle.
Congratulations Didi for the success of ur struggle. https://t.co/WEN6sTbO4A
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) February 5, 2019
“Ask Yogi to take care of Uttar Pradesh first. So many people have been killed, even police were murdered, so many ppl were lynched, he himself will lose if he contests elections. He doesn’t have a place to stand in UP that’s why he's roaming around in Bengal,” Mamata Banerjee on Yogi’s scheduled visit Purulia.
#WATCH WB CM Mamata Banerjee:Ask Yogi to take care of Uttar Pradesh first. So many ppl have been killed,even police were murdered,so many ppl were lynched,he himself will lose if he contests elections.He doesn’t have a place to stand in UP that’s why he's roaming around in Bengal pic.twitter.com/ijtBwTHdvX
— ANI (@ANI) February 5, 2019
"This order was given by SC to investigate the conspiracy angle and also money laundering angle. This investigation must be done in a fair manner. Let's not politicise it. This is a great moral victory for CBI," says Union Minister Ravishankar Prasad.
“Today we have to ask larger questions on behalf of the party. Lakhs of small investors were cheated and looted off their money. Is it not our moral obligation for an investigation? Why is Mamata ji silent on this? Why are the other political parties silent on this?” Union Minister Ravishankar Prasad.
“Let me talk to my leaders, I don’t go alone. Today Chandrababu Naidu is also coming, I will consult other leaders also. I will also consult Naveen Patnaik Ji, then I will let you know,” Mamata Banerjee on her continuing with dharna.
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“There are so many involved in the chit fund scam such as the Assam deputy CM…we will give you details Babul Supriyo. Wait ...I will share details by the evening on Himanta Biswa Sarma,” Mamata Banerjee.
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Kumar never said he will not be available. He said we want to meet at mutual place, if you want to ask for any clarification, you can come and we can sit: Mamata Banerjee
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The Police Commissioner of Kolkata Rajeev Kumar will appear before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in Shillong, Meghalaya as a neutral place, reports ANI.
CJI bench ordered that Rajeev Kumar would make himself available in the light of prayer of the application of CBI to join the investigation, make himself available and cooperate fully. The Supreme Court pointed out that no coercive steps would be taken: Nalin Kohli
It has also been made clear by SC in its order that personal appearance, after filing of replies, of concerned officers may be required and it will be communicated by Secretary General of Supreme Court on February 19, if such appearance is required on 20: Nalin Kohili.
We have great respect for judiciary&all institutions. We are so grateful. Mamata Banerjee on SC order.
“We will direct the Police Commissioner to make himself available and fully cooperate. We will deal with contempt petition later,” observed Chief Justice of India.
I am not pleading for Rajeev Kumar alone, I am pleading for millions of people: Mamata Banerjee
Supreme Court issues notice to Commissioner Of Police Kolkata, DGP and West Bengal govt on contempt plea.
Supreme Court issues notice to Commissioner Of Police Kolkata, DGP and West Bengal govt on contempt plea.
