CBI raids a clean chit from Modi government, says AAP

Party leaders say agency officials returned empty-handed even as BJP, Cong. demand CM, Dy. CM’s resignation

Party leaders say agency officials returned empty-handed even as BJP, Cong. demand CM, Dy. CM’s resignation

A day after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted searches at Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia’s residence, AAP leaders said the agency sleuths returned “empty-handed” and termed the exercise a “total failure”.

AAP MLA Saurabh Bharadwaj said the exercise was a “clean chit from the Narendra Modi government”.

“We don’t have a problem with the CBI officers. They are doing their duty, it is their job. They will have to do whatever the Central government asks them to do. Earlier, it was the UPA [United Progressive Alliance] that misused its power, now it is the BJP. We all remember how Prime Minister Modi used to go around harping about the misuse of the CBI when he was on the other side,” said Mr. Bharadwaj.

The CBI conducted raids at 31 locations, including the residences of Mr. Sisodia and Delhi’s former Excise Commissioner Arava Gopi Krishna, across six States and one Union Territory on Friday after it registered an FIR in connection with the AAP government’s excise policy, which was rolled out in November last year.

Demand for Assembly session

Hitting out at AAP, Leader of the Opposition in the Delhi Assembly Ramvir Singh Bidhuri said the excise policy was “completely illegal” and demanded that the city government immediately convene an Assembly session to discuss “the scam”.

Meanwhile, Delhi Congress leaders and workers staged a protest outside the AAP’s office on Saturday, demanding the resignation of Mr. Sisodia in connection with the alleged irregularities in the excise policy.

The protesters marched from the Delhi Congress office at DDU Marg towards the AAP headquarters.

Mr. Bidhuri also demanded Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s resignation saying “he was aware of the policy being illegal and was responsible for its execution”.

“Permission was given to open liquor shops in non-conforming and residential areas. The Delhi Cabinet had no right to provide such approvals as the Master Plan-2021 does not allow it. There is a process for changes in the master plan and they are notified only after the approval of the DDA and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. But the Delhi Cabinet deliberately violated the rules of the master plan,” said Mr. Bidhuri.

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PM Modi attacks corruption, 'parivaarvaad' in Independence Day speech

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day speech attacked corruption and 'parivaarvaad' (nepotism) in India and asked the citizens for their support to fight it.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the nation on Independence Day from Red Fort. (Photo from @BJP4India on Twitter)

In his speech addressing the nation on Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is currently facing two big challenges - corruption and 'parivaarvaad' (nepotism). He also appealed to the citizens for their support in the fight against corruption.

PM Modi addressed the nation from the Red Fort in a speech that lasted for about 83 minutes. Speaking on the topic of corruption in the country, he said, "Corruption is hollowing the country like a termite and we will have to fight it." He added that those who looted India in the past are "paying for their sins now". "We are confiscating their ill-gotten gain," added the prime minister.

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He asked for the people's support in fighting corruption and said he is taking on "both corruption and the corrupted".

The prime minister also trained his guns on 'parivaarvaad' (nepotism) and said several institutions in India have been shackled by nepotism. He said, "It is not limited to just politics and it also promotes corruption. We need to free the country from nepotism as it is impeding the growth of the nation."

He said there is a need to raise awareness against nepotism to realise the strength of India's institutions and to take the country forward on the basis of merit.

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'You have a job in Lok Sabha': BJP MP’s 5-year-old daughter leaves PM Modi in splits

An interaction with BJP MP Anil Firojiya's 5-year-old daughter left Prime Minister Narendra Modi in splits on Wednesday. Firojiya, a BJP member from Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain, visited the Prime Minister with his family at Parliament.

Their interaction turned out to be quite memorable, as when PM Modi reportedly asked Ahana Firojiya whether she knew who he was, the 5-year-old replied, “Yes, I know you are Modi ji. Aap TV par roz aatein hain (you are on TV every day)."

Following this, the PM asked her, “Do you know what I do?" To this, Ahana instantly responded, “Aap Lok Sabha mein naukri karte ho (You work in Lok Sabha)."

Listening to this, everyone in the room burst out laughing and the laughing PM Modi gave chocolate to the girl before she left the room. In the past too, PM Modi has been spotted having fun conversations with kids.

Ahana's father recently hit the headlines for losing weight after taking up a challenge presented by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.

Sharing photos of his family members meeting PM Modi in a series of tweets, Firojiya said, "Today is an unforgettable day. Privileged to meet the most popular leader of the world, the most successful Prime Minister of the country and the most respected Shri @narendramodi ji. Received his blessings and the mantra of selfless service to the public," he tweeted.

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— Anil Firojiya (@bjpanilfirojiya) July 27, 2022

"I am fortunate that I have also got an opportunity to serve the public in the presence of such a hardworking, honest, selfless and sacrificing Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi ji, who has dedicated his entire life to the country," Firojiya said in another tweet.

@narendramodi @PMOIndia @BJP4India @BJP4MP pic.twitter.com/v5ULVP9KPU

— Anil Firojiya (@bjpanilfirojiya) July 27, 2022

He also said, “Today both my daughters, younger girl Ahana and elder girl Priyanshi are very happy and overwhelmed to meet the respected Prime Minister directly and get his affection."

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