Note:Gurudas Dasgupta of CPI and Tapan Sen of CPIM were the first to raise the issue. It is quite logical to expect that their parties will support AAP's efforts in pursuing the case against the company and ministers in question. The company in question had forced removal of S Jaipal Reddy when he had refused to succumb to its pressure. In his place ministers of weaker spine were brought in. The upcoming elections in 2014 is becoming quite important with regard to corporate role in demolishing regulatory agencies and regulators. Corporate crimes undermines democracy more than street crimes. The response of Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi will reveal how they plan to deal with corporate crimes.
Gopal Krishna
ToxicsWatch Alliance (TWA)
RIL down over 2% after Delhi govt files case against Ambani
Shares of Reliance Industries Ltd. on Tuesday fell by over 2 per
cent after the Delhi Government ordered filing of criminal cases against its
chief Mukesh Ambani and others, following complaints of irregularities in
pricing of natural gas in KG basin.
After falling 2.26 per cent to Rs. 803 in intra-day trade, RIL’s
scrip finally ended at Rs. 805.50, down 1.96 per cent on the BSE.
At the NSE, the scrip closed 2.21 per cent lower at Rs. 803.75.
Delhi Government on Tuesday ordered filing of criminal cases
against Union Minister Veerappa Moily, former minister Murli Deora, Reliance
Industries chief Mukesh Ambani and others following complaints of
irregularities in pricing of natural gas in KG basin.
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said the Anti Corruption Branch
(ACB) of Delhi Government has been asked to probe the matter based on a
complaint filed by former Cabinet Secretary T.S.R. Subrmanian, Admiral
Tahiliani, former Navy Chief and eminent lawyer Kamini Jaiswal besides a former
Expenditure Secretary.
“Today we have asked the ACB to probe the case. We are filing a
criminal case against Murli Deora. FIRs are being filed against Moily, Mukesh
Ambani former DG of Hydrocarbons V.K. Sibal, Reliance Industries Ltd. and
others,” he said addressing a press conference in New Delhi.
Without explaining whether Delhi Government has jurisdiction to
probe the case, Mr. Kejriwal alleged that Reliance Industries Ltd. was
benefited as Oil Ministry decided to hike the natural gas price to $8 per
million British thermal unit as against current $4.2 from April 1.
He alleged that RIL did not produce adequate gas from eastern
offshore KG basin block so as to put pressure on the government to hike the
price.
Reliance Industries Ltd. declined to comment.
Fall in the bellwether stock was the biggest dampener for the
broader market that closed on a flat note, with the benchmark Sensex ending at
20,363.37, up 29.10 points.
Comments
Kejriwal's
action has nothing to do with the stock value of RIL. The market cannot support
the stock value of RIL and the Dalal street pundits have to come up an
explanation other than the real reason.
from: vijayaraghavan
Posted on: Feb 11, 2014 at 18:04 IST
http://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/ril-down-over-2-after-delhi-govt-files-case-against-ambani/article5677266.ece?ref=relatedNews
Kejriwal orders probe into gas price hike issue, names Moily, Deora
Oil Minister rejects charges saying prices of petroleum products are fixed according to expert advice
The Delhi Government on Tuesday ordered the filing of criminal
cases against Union minister Veerappa Moily, former minister Murli Deora,
Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani and others
following complaints of irregularities in pricing of natural gas in the KG
basin.
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said the Anti Corruption Branch
(ACB) of the Delhi Government has been asked to probe the matter based on a
complaint filed by former Cabinet Secretary TSR Subrmanian, Admiral Tahiliani,
former Navy Chief and eminent lawyer Kamini Jaiswal besides a former
Expenditure Secretary.
“Today we have asked the ACB to probe the case. We are filing a
criminal case against Murli Deora. FIRs are being filed against Moily, Mukesh
Ambani former DG of Hydrocarbons V K Sibal, Reliance Industries Ltd and
others,” he said addressing a press conference here.
Without explaining whether the Delhi Government has jurisdiction
to probe the case, Mr Kejriwal alleged that Reliance Industries Ltd was
benefited as Oil Ministry decided to hike the natural gas price to USD 8 per
million British thermal unit as against current USD 4.2 from April 1.
He alleged that RIL did not produce adequate gas from eastern
offshore KG basin block so as to put pressure on the government to hike the
price. Reliance did not offer any immediate comments on the issue.
Union Petroleum Minister M Veerappa Moily however, rejected Mr
Kejriwal’s allegations, saying price of petroleum products was fixed according
to expert advice.
The government has already approved a proposal to price domestic
gas at an average of international gas hub prices and actual cost of importing
gas in its liquid form into India.
The Chief Minister said hiking the price of natural gas will have
a “cascading effect” on the economy as rates of transportation, power
production, fertilisers and food items will go up significantly. “I am writing
to Prime Minister and the Oil Minister to kept the decision in abeyance pending
the probe. I will also request PM to direct all ministries to cooperate with
the probe,” Mr Kejriwal said.
He said the complaint alleged “collusion between some Union
ministers and Reliance Industries Ltd” that purportedly resulted in the
decision to double the gas price from April 1.
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Comments
Congress
and BJP are paid by Ambanis and Adanis. Congress and BJP have not
opened their mouth against KG Gas scam. Both these parties are out there
to sell public resources to private entities. As expected the bucket mouth
Modi is yet to open his mouth against Corporate loot of India.
opened their mouth against KG Gas scam. Both these parties are out there
to sell public resources to private entities. As expected the bucket mouth
Modi is yet to open his mouth against Corporate loot of India.
from: Roopesh
Posted on: Feb 11, 2014 at 18:36 IST
Corruption
and unethical practices are the biggest threat to every
nation and India too needs whistle blowers like Snowden. I don’t know
how many Americans support Snowden. But India is not like America. In
India when truth comes out, the masses show a free mind to ponder over
it. The way how Snowden is viewed in America shows the contrary? But
a whistle blowers life is always in danger. He is simply standing for
the interests of the nation. Even if it is for moments, it is
something glorious and courageous like of which the nation had not
witnessed for decades. It is more glorious because AK is in power and
it is this very power that had corrupted many in India.
nation and India too needs whistle blowers like Snowden. I don’t know
how many Americans support Snowden. But India is not like America. In
India when truth comes out, the masses show a free mind to ponder over
it. The way how Snowden is viewed in America shows the contrary? But
a whistle blowers life is always in danger. He is simply standing for
the interests of the nation. Even if it is for moments, it is
something glorious and courageous like of which the nation had not
witnessed for decades. It is more glorious because AK is in power and
it is this very power that had corrupted many in India.
from: A.R.Macheri
Posted on: Feb 11, 2014 at 18:34 IST
Kudos
to Mr. Kejriwal. We, Bangaloreans, know who and what is Mr. Veerappa Moily of
"cash in
suitcase" fame, and Income-tax raid in 1990s while he was state finance minister. Nothing need to
be said about Congress fund-raiser Mr. Murli Deoras as a guardian of the corrupt corporate world.
And all know what path the house of Reliance Industry took from its inception to defeat laws to
favour it. And so, Mr. Mukesh Ambani now, whose closeness to Mrs. Sonia Gandhi is a hushed up
open secret. It requires tremendous courage to take on this evil trio together in the interest of the
people. Kudos again to indefatigable Mr. Kejriwal.
We only hope Mr. Gurudas Dasgupta, the CPI leader who tooth and nail fought on this issue and
failed in front of the stone-walling by Mr. Manmohan Singh, PM, of this sensitive national issue
now must join Mr. Arvind Kejriwal in the fight. India now needs such issue-based unity in its
political leaders.
-
suitcase" fame, and Income-tax raid in 1990s while he was state finance minister. Nothing need to
be said about Congress fund-raiser Mr. Murli Deoras as a guardian of the corrupt corporate world.
And all know what path the house of Reliance Industry took from its inception to defeat laws to
favour it. And so, Mr. Mukesh Ambani now, whose closeness to Mrs. Sonia Gandhi is a hushed up
open secret. It requires tremendous courage to take on this evil trio together in the interest of the
people. Kudos again to indefatigable Mr. Kejriwal.
We only hope Mr. Gurudas Dasgupta, the CPI leader who tooth and nail fought on this issue and
failed in front of the stone-walling by Mr. Manmohan Singh, PM, of this sensitive national issue
now must join Mr. Arvind Kejriwal in the fight. India now needs such issue-based unity in its
political leaders.
-
from: Shreenivasan
Posted on: Feb 11, 2014 at 18:28 IST
Kudos
to Mr. Kejriwal. We, Bangaloreans, know who and what is Mr. Veerappa Moily of
cash in suitcase fame and Income-tax raid in 1990s while he was state finance
minister. Nothing needs to be said about Congress fund-raiser Mr. Murli Deoras
as a guardian of the corrupt corporate world. And all know what path the house
of Reliance Industry took from its inception to defeat laws to favour it.
It requires tremendous courage to take on this evil force together in the interest of the people.
Kudos
again to indefatigable Mr. Kejriwal.
We only hope the CPI leader who desperately fought on this issue now join Mr. Kejriwal on this
issue. India now needs such issue based unity in its political leaders.
- Shreenivasan, Bangalore
It requires tremendous courage to take on this evil force together in the interest of the people.
Kudos
again to indefatigable Mr. Kejriwal.
We only hope the CPI leader who desperately fought on this issue now join Mr. Kejriwal on this
issue. India now needs such issue based unity in its political leaders.
- Shreenivasan, Bangalore
from: Shreenivasan
Posted on: Feb 11, 2014 at 18:03 IST
It
is an open secret that Ambani' s are close to the big political
parties and are huge contributors to their election/party funds.
What Kejriwal has done is, brought this issue into focus; "How do
these companies manage to get away with blackmailing the government
and WHO benefits from these unsubstantiated hikes".
Lets hope that at the very least Mr Kejriwal's actions bring about
transparency into how these companies get these contract's and how
they execute them.
parties and are huge contributors to their election/party funds.
What Kejriwal has done is, brought this issue into focus; "How do
these companies manage to get away with blackmailing the government
and WHO benefits from these unsubstantiated hikes".
Lets hope that at the very least Mr Kejriwal's actions bring about
transparency into how these companies get these contract's and how
they execute them.
from: Dutt
Posted on: Feb 11, 2014 at 17:56 IST
"The
government has already approved a proposal to price domestic gas at an average
of international gas hub prices and actual cost of importing gas in its liquid
form into India."
I'm not a expert in economics - but logically thinking, i think that anything domestically produced ( including the natural gas) should be priced according to local conditions for the benefit of the nation. If it is not so, we can as well close the KG basin and get the petroleum imported at international prices. I agree with arvind Kejriwal's action . I hope arvind kejriwal's action will lead to lots of debates and result proper pricing of domestic resources and in benefit to India.
I'm not a expert in economics - but logically thinking, i think that anything domestically produced ( including the natural gas) should be priced according to local conditions for the benefit of the nation. If it is not so, we can as well close the KG basin and get the petroleum imported at international prices. I agree with arvind Kejriwal's action . I hope arvind kejriwal's action will lead to lots of debates and result proper pricing of domestic resources and in benefit to India.
from: Rajlakshmi
Posted on: Feb 11, 2014 at 17:28 IST
It
is rather surprising that even well educated readers of the Hindu are
supporting Kejrival without understanding the ground realities > On day one
when he took over office he found that it was impossible to full fill the 18
election promises. He miserably failed in Electricity water supply As days
passed he got himself entangled in court cases He is finding a way to compel
the Congress
to pull out the support and thereby becoming a hero. He thinks that people of Delhi are very ignorant of the fact. Instead of sitting tn the Secretariat preparing the budget and govern the smallest state every day he enacts a Drama like holding assembly in other places and deviating the legislative procedure. When there is custom to call the Central Bill as Lok Pal and States' bill as Lok Ayuktat he deviates and makes himself a here. What is there in the name? His absurd bill to empower the local committees instead Municipal Councillors is another farce
to pull out the support and thereby becoming a hero. He thinks that people of Delhi are very ignorant of the fact. Instead of sitting tn the Secretariat preparing the budget and govern the smallest state every day he enacts a Drama like holding assembly in other places and deviating the legislative procedure. When there is custom to call the Central Bill as Lok Pal and States' bill as Lok Ayuktat he deviates and makes himself a here. What is there in the name? His absurd bill to empower the local committees instead Municipal Councillors is another farce
from: ramu
Posted on: Feb 11, 2014 at 16:58 IST
Corruption
is destroying India. I quote a NEUTRAL WORLD-LEADER, Ms
Lagarde, MD of IMF:
"In India, the net worth of the billionaire community increased
twelve-fold in 15 years, ENOUGH TO ELIMINATE ABSOLUTE POVERTY IN THIS
COUNTRY TWICE OVER. ... Put simply, a severely skewed income
distribution harms the pace and sustainability of growth over the
longer term. ... It leads to an economy of exclusion, and a wasteland
of discarded potential ... it can tear the precious fabric that holds
our society together." (2014 Dimbleby Lecture, IMF). [my capitals]
In a democracy, citizens get the govt they deserve! So, it is up to
the voters of India, to EITHER play the fool in the political charade
that is being enacted, OR to critically evaluate past performance and
hold govts (of all political persuasions) accountable; to join forces
to begin reversing the destruction of India; and to lend a hand in
modernising India fit for the 21st century for their children and
grandchildren.
Lagarde, MD of IMF:
"In India, the net worth of the billionaire community increased
twelve-fold in 15 years, ENOUGH TO ELIMINATE ABSOLUTE POVERTY IN THIS
COUNTRY TWICE OVER. ... Put simply, a severely skewed income
distribution harms the pace and sustainability of growth over the
longer term. ... It leads to an economy of exclusion, and a wasteland
of discarded potential ... it can tear the precious fabric that holds
our society together." (2014 Dimbleby Lecture, IMF). [my capitals]
In a democracy, citizens get the govt they deserve! So, it is up to
the voters of India, to EITHER play the fool in the political charade
that is being enacted, OR to critically evaluate past performance and
hold govts (of all political persuasions) accountable; to join forces
to begin reversing the destruction of India; and to lend a hand in
modernising India fit for the 21st century for their children and
grandchildren.
from: D Mahapatra
Posted on: Feb 11, 2014 at 16:47 IST
If
anyone has ever listened to the Radia Tapes, (s)he would concur
that crony capitalism has corrupted our political class to an extent
that corruption in public life and blatant, brazen looting of the
resources of this country has been accepted as a status quo by the
masses. Mobilization of the masses out of this slumber will be a
Herculean task but should be and must be done for the return of this
country to being a vibrant democracy. The onus of this lies with the
young educated millennials of this country as much as the media. I do
not agree with a lot of policies of AAP but they bring Participate
democracy and Transparency in governance to the table and not just
preach but also put it in practice like no other political party in
India today. I think they should be given time to prove themselves and
not judge them too early or harshly. If their model of 'Swaraj'
succeeds, it would be whiff of fresh air in the political course of
this country in a long time.
that crony capitalism has corrupted our political class to an extent
that corruption in public life and blatant, brazen looting of the
resources of this country has been accepted as a status quo by the
masses. Mobilization of the masses out of this slumber will be a
Herculean task but should be and must be done for the return of this
country to being a vibrant democracy. The onus of this lies with the
young educated millennials of this country as much as the media. I do
not agree with a lot of policies of AAP but they bring Participate
democracy and Transparency in governance to the table and not just
preach but also put it in practice like no other political party in
India today. I think they should be given time to prove themselves and
not judge them too early or harshly. If their model of 'Swaraj'
succeeds, it would be whiff of fresh air in the political course of
this country in a long time.
from: Gurbir Singh
Posted on: Feb 11, 2014 at 16:45 IST
While
the end goal expressed by AK and AAP is correct, they are going about achieving
that goal in a thoughtless manner. In a democratic country, the best way to
reach this goal is to use the institutions and mechanisms available to do this
properly. Instead, AK/AAP are using the amorphous crowds, who have as many
opinions as their number to 'force' a solution. Why? For two reasons possibly more.
1. AK/AAP do not think that they have a solution through the democratic institutional method, and
2. They believe that that method is either too slow, or does not work to their advantage (whatever it might be; election sloganeering, or the more righteous and altruistic solution of ridding the country of corruption).
In either case, they are sub texting their contemptuous view of the Constitution, which they think is 'worthless' and needs to be by-passed.
What methods do they use? Rabble rousing and street protests? Take office, or take to the streets! Only one route can work, if at all!
1. AK/AAP do not think that they have a solution through the democratic institutional method, and
2. They believe that that method is either too slow, or does not work to their advantage (whatever it might be; election sloganeering, or the more righteous and altruistic solution of ridding the country of corruption).
In either case, they are sub texting their contemptuous view of the Constitution, which they think is 'worthless' and needs to be by-passed.
What methods do they use? Rabble rousing and street protests? Take office, or take to the streets! Only one route can work, if at all!
from: Ramgopal Dass
Posted on: Feb 11, 2014 at 16:45 IST
Thumbs
up to our Delhi Chief Minister Mr. Arvind Kejriwal.
He puts the big fish in lime light.
The RIL is indeed doing wrong to our petroleum,and the proof is that no reliance gas pump is active in Delhi and near by. (I haven't seen them work for even one day). If they don't want to operate why the hell they open in the first place.
The reason is to show on paper that they have the outlet.
and One more thing, as per the contract act, the agreed price have to me maintained. If the reliance contracted at a price of $1, it shouldn't be revised. except the mutual agreement of both the parties (in this case GOI and REL).
They have corrupted our nation and it is time to put a stop to it.
and to hide their unworthy work the UPA in now cutting the price rate of the CNG/PNG and LPG. It clearly shows that they are desperate and they will revised the rate doubled after the elections.
The UPA and BJP are both "CHOR"
Even their PM Candidates are not worth it.
Again Best of Luck to AAP
He puts the big fish in lime light.
The RIL is indeed doing wrong to our petroleum,and the proof is that no reliance gas pump is active in Delhi and near by. (I haven't seen them work for even one day). If they don't want to operate why the hell they open in the first place.
The reason is to show on paper that they have the outlet.
and One more thing, as per the contract act, the agreed price have to me maintained. If the reliance contracted at a price of $1, it shouldn't be revised. except the mutual agreement of both the parties (in this case GOI and REL).
They have corrupted our nation and it is time to put a stop to it.
and to hide their unworthy work the UPA in now cutting the price rate of the CNG/PNG and LPG. It clearly shows that they are desperate and they will revised the rate doubled after the elections.
The UPA and BJP are both "CHOR"
Even their PM Candidates are not worth it.
Again Best of Luck to AAP
from: Sandeep Kumar
Posted on: Feb 11, 2014 at 16:42 IST
If punishing the looters is interpreted as populism, unconstitutional, unconventional… one could not understand how to protect the Constitution itself from being hijacked by the wealthy politicians and business mafias. In the last 6 decades of the democratic practice, the professional political families have facilitated the growth of many New East Indian Companies in looting the wealth of this country. There should be halt to the free run of the looting groups in the system. Mr. Arvind Kejriwal and his honest and transparent politics is the hope for this country. Every victim of this Black-Money-Families should tightly hold the political cause Arvind Kejriwal has taken up! True patriots, the educated-youths, middle class and the poor are his side in his action to save the country from the Indian colonialists.
from: A.Kannan
Posted on: Feb 11, 2014 at 16:27 IST
good
job...Its your Job kejriwal to understand the right things
from: srini
Posted on: Feb 11, 2014 at 16:23 IST
Either
way, Ambanies are the most greedy business corporate house in
the world!! I think theri only ambition is to become the richest in
the world in no time. How come otherwise, the wealth of this very
country is sold to our neighbrour for a lesser price and we buy it for
an exorbitant price< Or is it that our country treat our own people as
their enemies? Or is the population of this country is that of a step
mother? Why should the common man pay extra for the wealth of his own
country to appease and make a single man richer in no time? Moily,
Deora, if find guilty should be handed over to the crowd at the India
Gate to be stoned to death!!!
the world!! I think theri only ambition is to become the richest in
the world in no time. How come otherwise, the wealth of this very
country is sold to our neighbrour for a lesser price and we buy it for
an exorbitant price< Or is it that our country treat our own people as
their enemies? Or is the population of this country is that of a step
mother? Why should the common man pay extra for the wealth of his own
country to appease and make a single man richer in no time? Moily,
Deora, if find guilty should be handed over to the crowd at the India
Gate to be stoned to death!!!
from: umesh
Posted on: Feb 11, 2014 at 16:06 IST
Mr
Kejriwal, why not lodge FIR against the entire Central Cabinet,
including the Prime Minister? This is the Theater of the Absurd! The
Congress too is allowing the drama to continue, knowing fully well that
such probe will have no legal consequences whatsoever. I am surprised
to see that many gullible readers of your esteemed newspaper are
clapping to the theatrics of Mr Kejriwal. These antics are nothing but
attempts to hoodwink the nation.
including the Prime Minister? This is the Theater of the Absurd! The
Congress too is allowing the drama to continue, knowing fully well that
such probe will have no legal consequences whatsoever. I am surprised
to see that many gullible readers of your esteemed newspaper are
clapping to the theatrics of Mr Kejriwal. These antics are nothing but
attempts to hoodwink the nation.
from: Pramod Patil
Posted on: Feb 11, 2014 at 15:51 IST
Mr.
Arvind Kejriwal doing populist politics only. Earlier he became Chief Minister
by blaming Shiela Dixit. Now he want to become Prime Minister by blaming
central government Ministers. If he really intends to eradicate corruption, he
have to brought corrupt ministers of former Delhi Government. I think he forgot
those allegations he made against the former Delhi government. For the last two
months he did nothing against corruption.
from: Bala murali Krishna K
Posted on: Feb 11, 2014 at 15:48 IST
If
Mr.Kejriwal continues to stand strong and exposes corruption in oil
and gas prices and the involvement of the Ambanis, then his crusade
against corruption can be termed genuine. He should also expose the
election funding of the country's 2 major parties by the Ambanis. Good
start Mr.Kejriwal !
and gas prices and the involvement of the Ambanis, then his crusade
against corruption can be termed genuine. He should also expose the
election funding of the country's 2 major parties by the Ambanis. Good
start Mr.Kejriwal !
from: Ravi
Posted on: Feb 11, 2014 at 15:11 IST
@
Kannan and others : I am shocked at the extraordinary ignorance of those who
have said Bravo to AK here. Not a single word uttered by him today is new or
unknown. There have been hundreds of articles on this, a West Bengal based MP
has filed a detailed formal complaint with the PM and a parliamentary committee
long ago. Some matters related to the revised pricing is also under judicial
review. Just as there was nothing new or earth shaking revealed in his last
press meet ( w.r.t 2G where AK and team just reproduce what was already pout on
public domain by Savukku a Tamizh site), this is also an attempt to be in the
news. As long as there are gullible readers like this, AK and team will
continue with his street theatre. He has been holding press meets on
corruption, naming people for more than 10 months now. Not a single one of them
has reached stage 2 till now.
from: Nandakumar V
Posted on: Feb 11, 2014 at 15:10 IST
Kejriwal
has challenged the "king"(!) of India. Now expect some valid
but mostly invalid criticism of AAP! Don't know about politicians but
Indian citizens seem to be worshipers of status-quo.
but mostly invalid criticism of AAP! Don't know about politicians but
Indian citizens seem to be worshipers of status-quo.
from: ankur
Posted on: Feb 11, 2014 at 15:07 IST
This
"expert advice theory" is highly questionable. Energy is
considered driver of the economy. And here we left the issue of
pricing to the whim of some unknown experts whose veracity is under
the cloud.
considered driver of the economy. And here we left the issue of
pricing to the whim of some unknown experts whose veracity is under
the cloud.
from: KeshariGovind
Posted on: Feb 11, 2014 at 15:05 IST
Do
these minister hike the price for there own account balance . No
these price increase for finacial stability in country if they dont do
how can they will pay for import of oil , which is 80 % total energy
consume in our country .
I think Kejriwal gone mad he just filing case against all politician and
ministry which is no need . Day is no far when he will file case against
Sc judges and President by citing some rubbish examples . Stop making
drama and eager to come in limelight ..lets wait and watch .
these price increase for finacial stability in country if they dont do
how can they will pay for import of oil , which is 80 % total energy
consume in our country .
I think Kejriwal gone mad he just filing case against all politician and
ministry which is no need . Day is no far when he will file case against
Sc judges and President by citing some rubbish examples . Stop making
drama and eager to come in limelight ..lets wait and watch .
from: ranjeet swarath
Posted on: Feb 11, 2014 at 14:58 IST
"Without
explaining whether the Delhi Government has jurisdiction
to probe the case, Mr Kejriwal alleged that..." If you watch the
press conference you will realize that he did explain the status of
concurrent jurisdiction between the ACB and CBI. In the press
conference video, at 10 mins 10 seconds, Kejriwal talks about the
conrurrent jurisdiction. Such factually inaccurate reports have
become frequent in The Hindu, which is a decline in your standards.
to probe the case, Mr Kejriwal alleged that..." If you watch the
press conference you will realize that he did explain the status of
concurrent jurisdiction between the ACB and CBI. In the press
conference video, at 10 mins 10 seconds, Kejriwal talks about the
conrurrent jurisdiction. Such factually inaccurate reports have
become frequent in The Hindu, which is a decline in your standards.
from: Sashi Kiran
Posted on: Feb 11, 2014 at 14:56 IST
So
Reliance wants to sell the gas from the KG basin to the government
at the same price at which the government imports it and our
government agrees!even the BJP does not decides to oppose this
move.and how come Reliance and Cairn find gas and other resources in
the same fields where ONGC survey reports does not find 'anything'?
Beware Mr. Kejriwal! You have put your hands into a beehive.the last
time a politician from Andhra did the same with Reliance and we all
know about his fate.Neither the Congress nor the BJP will support you
on this instead they will come together to plot your downfall.We all
know about "ambani ki dukaan".
at the same price at which the government imports it and our
government agrees!even the BJP does not decides to oppose this
move.and how come Reliance and Cairn find gas and other resources in
the same fields where ONGC survey reports does not find 'anything'?
Beware Mr. Kejriwal! You have put your hands into a beehive.the last
time a politician from Andhra did the same with Reliance and we all
know about his fate.Neither the Congress nor the BJP will support you
on this instead they will come together to plot your downfall.We all
know about "ambani ki dukaan".
from: jimi
Posted on: Feb 11, 2014 at 14:54 IST
It
is certainly heartening to know of the exposure of corruption at high places by
none other than a chief minister.Mr.Moily cannot take shelter that the pricing
is based on the advice of experts. The so called experts are always
compromised. Truth should prevail. Good job Mr.Kejrival. Lets hope you are able
to prevent corruption at high places.You are the last ray of hope for this
country.
from: Kannan
Posted on: Feb 11, 2014 at 14:48 IST
Is
it not the person who is now helping gas companies to make windfall gains is
the same person who, as a head of a committee, certified that there was no
corruption in Bofors deal?
from: Raghu
Posted on: Feb 11, 2014 at 14:43 IST
Finally,
it is happening! Finally it is becoming real! Finally it is possible to go
closer to the corrupt politicians. There should be an end to the cynical view
that it impossible to bring the looters with political and money clout in front
of law. Anyone and everyone in the system is responsible for what they have
done.It is time to make the Professional Politicians accountable and scrutinize
their roles, joint-venture, and collaboration with businessmen. India should
begin its journey towards the original progress and development for every one!
The country should make an experiment to achieve Swaraj.
from: A.Kannan
Posted on: Feb 11, 2014 at 14:39 IST
Kejriwal
is doing the right thing by taking on the corrupt mafia. The Party is born to
fight corruption, and this is what people expect from the party. People do not
expect dramatic change in Delhi overnight. Those who argue that Kejriwal should
focus in governing delhi - meaning he should not bother taking action against
corrupt - are certainly those supporting corruption. They expect Kejriwal not
to do any harm to them until Lok Sabha elections, after which they could safely
bring down the government.
Fighting corruption is true governance. I think Kejriwal is doing it well.
Fighting corruption is true governance. I think Kejriwal is doing it well.
from: Vijayaraghavan HG
Posted on: Feb 11, 2014 at 14:39 IST
Any
price hike is not really because of international crude prices going up. It is
always to satify the hungry pockets of corporates and politicians. So prices
are hiked without real reason. Many mega corporates such as Reliance gain a
lot, give funds in black to parties both UPA and BJP for elections. So where is
AAM ADMI? Eating humble pie?
from: Honga Singh
Posted on: Feb 11, 2014 at 14:37 IST
Salute
Arvind Kejriwal for speaking on KG Basin gas where as the dirty politicians of
Andhra pradesh are mum on the subject from long ago.
from: Sarath
Posted on: Feb 11, 2014 at 14:35 IST
Whether
Kejriwal government has the jurisdiction or not he has dared to take on the
corporate giant and their collaborators who are fattening their coffers by
scratching the bowls of the poor. It is certainly bad time for the Congress
.Nothing seems moving in favour of it .Whatever it does it opens up a Pandora
box .
from: A.Thirugnanasambantham
Posted on: Feb 11, 2014 at 14:35 IST
Mr.
Kejriwal is slowly but steadily turning out to be a "Kaliyug Avatar"
of India. Happy to see someone taking a stand.
of India. Happy to see someone taking a stand.
from: John
Posted on: Feb 11, 2014 at 14:32 IST
Like
MMS , Moily is one of the silent corrupt personality in UPA>
from: Honga Singh
Posted on: Feb 11, 2014 at 14:27 IST
It
is high time that the country mends its ways and recognises and
appreciates integrity in its people. A CM spear-heading a movement will
only lead to a civil-war like situation due to the awakening of the
people - though good, it is a very dangerous situation. Once Law and
order is out of control then it will be impossible to bring it under
control and will spread like wildfire!
Unfortunately, successive leaders have shown scant respect to the
feelings of the citizens and have only filled-up their coffers. Hope
they realise that the way Delhi has voted for AAP (though only a
beginning) out of total disdain to the Congress and BJP could follow
suit throughout the country! Looks like we are heading towards a
chaotic period!
appreciates integrity in its people. A CM spear-heading a movement will
only lead to a civil-war like situation due to the awakening of the
people - though good, it is a very dangerous situation. Once Law and
order is out of control then it will be impossible to bring it under
control and will spread like wildfire!
Unfortunately, successive leaders have shown scant respect to the
feelings of the citizens and have only filled-up their coffers. Hope
they realise that the way Delhi has voted for AAP (though only a
beginning) out of total disdain to the Congress and BJP could follow
suit throughout the country! Looks like we are heading towards a
chaotic period!
from: K Rajiv
Posted on: Feb 11, 2014 at 14:25 IST
1.
When was the compliant filed by the former prominent Government Officials?
2. With whom was it filed?
3. What was the basis and supporting evidence for that compliant?
4. Why no action on the compliant till now?
5. If the Oil Minister is confident that there is no malafide intention for the hike of government prices, why there was a delay for the government to come out with a White Paper on this point?
6. Is it under AK Jurisdiction to order probe and filing of criminal case? If not, who has the Jursdiction and why did they not act so far?
2. With whom was it filed?
3. What was the basis and supporting evidence for that compliant?
4. Why no action on the compliant till now?
5. If the Oil Minister is confident that there is no malafide intention for the hike of government prices, why there was a delay for the government to come out with a White Paper on this point?
6. Is it under AK Jurisdiction to order probe and filing of criminal case? If not, who has the Jursdiction and why did they not act so far?
from: Partha
Posted on: Feb 11, 2014 at 14:23 IST
It
is indeed heartening to note that Kejriwal is hanging on
courageously even after two of his MLAs displayed their true crow
feathers!It is heartening because he is blessed to have an L-G that
understands what he is trying to achieve and how her is going about
bring it about.I wish to congratulate him for taking up this collusion
issue; a bureaucrat-business firm or a politician- corporate head is
so characteristically Indian and so natural in our times. TSR
(Subramoniam) is a heavy weight that will be happy to provide some
evidence to prove the case right,but the others are also equally
expert and authorized to initiate such a re-calibration of rates!
courageously even after two of his MLAs displayed their true crow
feathers!It is heartening because he is blessed to have an L-G that
understands what he is trying to achieve and how her is going about
bring it about.I wish to congratulate him for taking up this collusion
issue; a bureaucrat-business firm or a politician- corporate head is
so characteristically Indian and so natural in our times. TSR
(Subramoniam) is a heavy weight that will be happy to provide some
evidence to prove the case right,but the others are also equally
expert and authorized to initiate such a re-calibration of rates!
from: Dr Sadasivan
Posted on: Feb 11, 2014 at 14:16 IST
Though
bony-fresh in appearance, a man with GUTS !
from: moonsamy
Posted on: Feb 11, 2014 at 14:14 IST
"Without
explaining whether the Delhi Government has jurisdiction to probe the
case..."
Well I saw the press conference he did explain about the jurisdiction. Who are you
guys fooling.
Seriously folks there needs to be better journalism. This is so frustrating.
case..."
Well I saw the press conference he did explain about the jurisdiction. Who are you
guys fooling.
Seriously folks there needs to be better journalism. This is so frustrating.
from: karthikeyan
Posted on: Feb 11, 2014 at 14:14 IST
There
should be no letup in exposing corruption, particularly corruption in high
places. But in saying that Kejriwal is behaving more like a political bully than like a
responsible Chief Minister. He has not said or done anything so far that would be in
the interest of the people of Delhi. Even his so called anti-corruption crusade is full of
wild charges and empty threats.
He is not intersted in running a government ; he is desperately trying everything that
would force the Congress to withdraw support so that he can gain martyrdom. The
people of Delhi, certainly deserve better than this.
places. But in saying that Kejriwal is behaving more like a political bully than like a
responsible Chief Minister. He has not said or done anything so far that would be in
the interest of the people of Delhi. Even his so called anti-corruption crusade is full of
wild charges and empty threats.
He is not intersted in running a government ; he is desperately trying everything that
would force the Congress to withdraw support so that he can gain martyrdom. The
people of Delhi, certainly deserve better than this.
from: Hariharan
Posted on: Feb 11, 2014 at 14:11 IST
Very
good A.K This is long overdue.But now I worry about your safety and
govt.Money bags will be used to bring down your govt .Be cautious.
govt.Money bags will be used to bring down your govt .Be cautious.
from: Nazeer
Posted on: Feb 11, 2014 at 14:08 IST
All
natural wealth of the nation - 2G, Coal, Gas - have been allowed to be looted
for individual gains of the corrupt politicians. Today, common man is paying
for essential services more than 10 times the true prices, to those looters who
stole this from our own land.
This is same as someone stealing some material from your backyard and selling back the same to you at exorbitant price. It is time someone takes on the corrupt mafia.
This is same as someone stealing some material from your backyard and selling back the same to you at exorbitant price. It is time someone takes on the corrupt mafia.
from: Naveen
Posted on: Feb 11, 2014 at 13:56 IST
Gas
production from KG block should be nationalised.
from: G.C.PRADHAN
Posted on: Feb 11, 2014 at 13:54 IST
This
guy has mental illness.
city is in the hand of MAD guy.
city is in the hand of MAD guy.
from: vijay
Posted on: Feb 11, 2014 at 13:38 IST
This
is true story and many indians knows this but what to do unless
this reach 40-50% indians realise and vote. Uless who can change
politions who stayed in power for last 20-30 years
this reach 40-50% indians realise and vote. Uless who can change
politions who stayed in power for last 20-30 years
from: Sree
Posted on: Feb 11, 2014 at 13:33 IST
http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/kejriwal-orders-probe-into-gas-price-hike-issue-names-moily-deora/article5676654.ece?homepage=true
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