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PM Narendra Modi interview: “Opposition believes NDA government will return”

According to PM Narendra Modi, the opposition will undoubtedly lose the general elections.

In an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times’ sister journal Hindustan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a scathing jab at the Opposition, claiming that their leaders are not running for office in the Lok Sabha elections because they think the NDA government will win back control.

PM Modi said the Opposition is certain of its defeat in the general elections.

“It is not the election, but the Opposition camp that is dull because of their certain defeat. Even the Opposition believes that the NDA government will return to power, which is why even several opposition leaders are shying away from poll campaigns… Many people have started blaming EVMs (electronic voting machines) even before the polls have begun,” he said.

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Amid the Opposition’s accusation that the Centre has been misusing agencies to target political opponents, PM Modi vowed that action against those who steal people’s money will not end.

“Whatever be the level of corruption, it impacts the people of the country… action against such people, who steal the money meant for the welfare of the people of this country, will not end,” he said.

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PM Modi rejected the Opposition’s charge of misuse of agencies. He said out of all cases being probed by the Enforcement Directorate, only 3 percent were linked to those in politics.
PM Modi said those who benefit from corruption cry foul.

Just 3% of the corruption cases that the Enforcement Directorate is looking into involve political figures. Officials and criminals are connected to the remaining 97% of incidents. He remarked, “Those who are complaining and painting the false picture are the ones who find benefits in a corrupt system.
“The stories you’ve heard, according to which our target is solely political corruption, are being spread by individuals who work for investigative agencies,” he continued.

According to PM Modi, the Enforcement Directorate prosecuted dishonest officials and sequestered assets valued at thousands of crores.

“Before 2014, ED attached assets worth only ₹5,000 crores, whereas, in the last 10 years, that amount has increased to more than ₹1 lakh crore. Before 2014, ED had seized only ₹34 lakh in cash, while under our government it has seized more than ₹2,200 crore in cash. Imagine, if this money was invested in welfare schemes for the poor, how many people would have benefited, and how many opportunities could have been created for the youth? So many new infrastructure projects could have been launched,” he said.

PM Modi also attacked the Congress party, saying they strengthened “their family” when they had full majority governments at the Centre. He said the BJP government has been strengthening the country.

“People have got the opportunity to compare the BJP model and the Congress model for the first time. The Congress ruled the country with a full majority for 5-6 decades. In comparison, the BJP has served with absolute majority for only one decade. When they had full majority governments, all they did was strengthen their family. Today, when we have a majority government, our priority is to strengthen the country — villages, the poor, our farmers, and the middle-class society,” he said.

Voting for the seven-phased Lok Sabha elections will begin on April 19. The counting of votes will take place on June 4.

Congress takes ‘Modi cabinet reunion in Tihar’ dig at PM over corruption remark

PM Modi on Thursday said that strict action was being taken against the corrupt across the country, which prompted the Opposition’s alliance against him.

In response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent statement that “corrupt will go to jail,” Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh on Thursday mocked the BJP-led Central government, claiming that the latter’s cabinet would have a “lovely reunion in Tihar jail” following the Lok Sabha elections.

Will those in charge of this sanctioned corruption likewise wind up behind bars? In Tihar, the Modi Cabinet might get together in style! Jairam Ramesh wrote on X, “#ElectoralBondScam.”

“The Prime Minister has promised that the dishonest will face justice. Recall that there were four corrupt channels involved in the #PayPM Scam: Payments in advance: Chanda Do, Dhanda Lo, Post-paid Bribes: Rishvat Do, Theka Lo, Hafta Vasuli thru ED/IT Raids, Post-raid Extortion: Farzi Companies,” he asserted.

The opposition came together to oppose Prime Minister Modi after he declared on Thursday that tough measures were being taken against corruption nationwide.

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Modi is on one side and says that corruption should be eliminated. Those who argue to save the corrupt are on the opposite side. Pay close attention, everyone who has come to defend the corrupt: no matter how many warnings you issue to Modi, the crooked will ultimately have to face justice. “This is Modi’s assurance,” he declared during a rally in Rajasthan.

Regarding the leaks of recruitment exam papers, PM Modi also attacked the former state government headed by the Congress, claiming that the party is “steeped in corruption” and has opportunities to plunder even in positions for young people.

This article is originally published by Hindustantimes.

Morning update: Jaishankar on “fairness” in India’s elections, the Congress releasing its poll manifesto today, and other news

a summary of the most important stories, stories that are suggested for you to read, and a unique selection of news items you should not miss.

On Friday, April 5, the Congress will unveil its platform for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, emphasizing the “Paanch Nyay,” or “five pillars of justice.” The manifesto is expected to be released by prominent Congressmen, such as Mallikarjun Kharge, the party’s chief, and past presidents Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated on Thursday that there “should not be any worry” about the “fairness” of elections in India because citizens will make sure that the votes are “free and fair.” In answer to a question about a statement made last week by Stephane Dujarric, the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ spokeswoman, Jaishankar made his comment.

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Thanks in large part to the valor of their uncapped Indian player, Shashank Singh, Punjab Kings defeated the Gujarat Titans in a thrilling finale in the 2024 Indian Premier League on Thursday. Shashank produced an incredible display at the bat, going undefeated on 61 off just 29 deliveries as the Kings secured a much-needed victory in Ahmedabad while chasing a difficult 200-run score.

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Four months have passed since Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Rashmika Mandanna and Ranbir Kapoor flick Animal debuted, but people are still talking about it. In an interview with Neha Dhupia for the No Filter Neha vodcast, she defended the movie against criticism.

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As the fashion industry struggles with the effects of rapid fashion on the environment, designers and customers alike are shifting their attention to more sustainable options. One such creative, environmentally friendly technique that is becoming popular is upcycling. The fashion industry is adopting this strategy more and more, particularly among up-and-coming designers who are looking for more environmentally friendly methods.

Current Events
On social media, a video showing nurses shielding newborns from the tremor that rocked Taiwan is becoming more popular. In the video, medical personnel can be seen scrambling to keep the cribs from rolling away during the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck the nation.

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Congress spokesperson Gourav Vallabh leaves “directionless” party ahead of Lok Sabha elections.

Gourav Vallabh mentioned the party’s pledge to conduct a caste census, his choice to forego the Ram Mandir event, and other factors in his resignation letter.

Congress spokesperson Professor Gourav Vallabh resigned from the party’s primary membership on Thursday. Vallabh represented the party in TV debates on matters pertaining to finance and the economy.

In a letter to Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, Vallabh referred to the traditional party as “directionless” and gave reasons for his decision to step down, including the caste census. He also stated that he could not make “anti-Sanatana” statements.

“Considering how aimless the party has become these days, I feel uneasy. I cannot denigrate the country’s wealth creators and shout “anti-Sanatana” chants. I am leaving my primary membership in the party as well as all of my posts as a result,” he wrote in his resignation letter.

“I joined the Congress with the intention of using my financial knowledge for the welfare of the country,” he continued. Yes, we are not in power at the moment, but there was a better method we could have introduced our programs and agenda. But this was carried out at all party levels.

Vallabh, who ran for the Congress in the Jharkhand assembly elections in 2019 and the Rajasthan assembly elections last year, added that there was a perception that the party exclusively supported one “particular religion.”

“We’re heading in the incorrect way. We talk against the caste census on the one hand, but it seems like we are against Hindu civilization altogether on the other. This gives the false impression that we have a prejudice against a particular community. Additionally, this goes against fundamental Congress ideals,” said the PhD-holding chartered accountant.

Additionally, Vallabh claimed that the party has not been able to “realize” the expectations of “New India” over the last few years.

We no longer have a ground-level connection, so we are unaware of what ‘New India’ anticipates from us. As a result, we have consistently failed to seize power or establish ourselves as a formidable opposition. Like me, this demotivates employees. If a worker cannot speak with his leader directly, no constructive change can occur,” he stated. He added that he was “shocked” and “upset” by the leadership’s choice to forego the Ram Temple event.

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‘UP Ke 2 Ladke’ Akhilesh, Rahul Gandhi Come Together For Nyay Yatra In Agra After Finalising Seat-sharing!

On Wednesday, the former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh and SP chief announced to unitedly contest the upcoming Lok Sabha polls under the banner of the I.N.D.I.A. bloc in Uttar Pradesh!

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday joined Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Uttar Pradesh’s Agra days after the two parties of the INDIA bloc finalised seat-sharing for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra welcomed the former chief minister for joining the yatra. Yadav had earlier said that he would not join the yatra until an understanding for seat-sharing is reached between the two parties.

According to the agreement, Congress will contest 17 out of 80 Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh, which sends the maximum number of lawmakers from any state to the Lower House of Parliament.

POOR FACING INJUSTICE: RAHUL GANDHI

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addressed the public at Agra amidst the ongoing Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. He said, “If you are poor then you will face injustice in this country 24 hours… The reason for hatred is injustice, so we have added the word justice in our journey.”

Talking about the alliance’s objective for the country, Gandhi said, “It’s been a year since we completed the Bharat Jodo Yatra and walked 4,000 km from Kanyakumari to Kashmir. During that yatra, a person told me that ‘you are trying to open a Mohabbat Ki Dukan in Nafrat Ka Bazaar. Now, this is what we, along with Akhilesh Yadav and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, are trying to do again.”

INDIA BLOC’S UP DEAL AHEAD OF LS POLLS

As per the deal, Congress will field its candidates in Rai Bareily, Amethi, Kanpur Nagar, Fatehpur Sikri, Bansgaon, Saharanpur, Prayagraj, Maharajganj, Varanasi, Amroha, Jhanshi, Bulandshahar, Ghaziabad, Mathura, Sitapur, Barabanki and Deoria Lok Sabha seats.

Rai Bareli and Amethi used to be Congress strongholds for decades. The grand old party, however, lost the Amethi seat to the BJP in the 2019 elections and Sonia Gandhi, who represented Rai Bareli four times in Lok Sabha, will not be seeking re-election from the constituency after she was elected to Rajya Sabha recently.

This Article Was Originally Published on news18.com!

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Sonia Gandhi elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan

BJP’s Chunnilal Garasiya and Madan Rathore were also elected unopposed to the Upper House from the state.

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Congress leader Sonia Gandhi was elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan on Tuesday, officials said. Bharatiya Janata Party’s Chunnilal Garasiya and Madan Rathore were also elected unopposed to the Upper House from the state, Assembly Secretary Mahaveer Prasad Sharma said. Tuesday was the last day for withdrawing nominations.

As no other candidates were contesting, the three leaders were elected to Rajya Sabha unopposed, the officer said.

The tenure of Rajya Sabha members Manmohan Singh (Congress) and Bhupendra Yadav (BJP) is ending on April 3. The third seat fell vacant after the BJP MP Kirodi Lal Meena resigned from the House in December after being elected MLA.

The BJP has 115 members and the Congress 70 in the 200-member assembly.

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There are 10 Rajya Sabha seats in Rajasthan. After the results, Congress has six members and the BJP four. 

Meanwhile, BJP president JP Nadda and three other candidates of the party were declared elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Gujarat on Tuesday. There were four vacant Rajya Sabha seats in the state and as many candidates, all of the ruling BJP, had filed their nomination papers.

As no other candidates had filed nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha elections from Gujarat on four vacant seats, Returning Officer Reeta Mehta declared all the four BJP candidates, including Nadda, elected unopposed to the Upper House of Parliament, an official said.

Tuesday was the last date of withdrawal of nomination forms.

Apart from Nadda, the three others candidates elected unopposed to the upper hpuse were diamond baron Govindbhai Dholakia, BJP leaders Jasvantsinh Parmar and Mayank Nayak. 

With inputs from PTI

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Kejriwal warns Centre of Protest in Delhi; Owaisi dares secular parties on Babri!

A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items you should check out.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal warned of a “serious constitutional crisis,” accusing the city’s officers of refusing to work under pressure from the BJP. He threatened massive protests if the proposed ‘one-time settlement’ scheme for inflated water bills wasn’t implemented. Kejriwal urged the Lieutenant Governor to intervene or take action against non-compliant officers. He vowed to ensure the scheme’s implementation despite BJP obstructionism. Kejriwal criticized the BJP for hindering various schemes and accused them of wanting to harm Delhi. Kejriwal urged opposition cooperation, emphasizing the importance of resolving the issue for the city’s benefit. Opposition leader Ramvir Singh Bidhuri alleged the government’s lack of commitment to the scheme, questioning the origin of inflated bills.

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi challenged Congress and NCP to mention Babri Masjid while courting Muslim votes, emphasizing the mosque’s enduring significance. He warned against forgetting the mosque’s demolition and urged Muslims to recall it as Jews remember the Holocaust. Owaisi questioned the commitment of mainstream parties to secularism and communal harmony, urging voters to demand acknowledgment of Babri Masjid from these parties. He criticized Congress’s Ashok Chavan joining BJP, highlighting RSS’s portrayal of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj as “anti-Islam”. Owaisi also mocked Ajit Pawar’s political maneuvers in Maharashtra.

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Treasurer Ajay Maken explains why the IT department blocked the bank accounts of Congress!

Ajay Maken, the Congress Treasurer, announced on Friday that the party’s bank accounts have been blocked. Maken revealed that the bank account of the Youth Congress party had also been frozen during a press conference.

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Ajay Maken, the Congress Treasurer, announced on Friday that the party’s bank accounts have been blocked. Maken revealed that the bank account of the Youth Congress party had also been frozen during a press conference.

Maken said, “Right now we don’t have any money to spend, to pay electricity bills, to pay salaries to our employees. Everything will be impacted, not only Nyay Yatra but all political activities will be impacted…”

He added, “We got information yesterday that banks are not honouring the cheque we are issuing. On further investigation, we got to know that the Youth Congress bank accounts have been frozen.”

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“The accounts of the Congress party have also been seized. Income tax asked for Rs 210 crore recovery from Youth Congress and Congress party. The crowdfunding money in our accounts has been frozen. Just two weeks before elections, when the Opposition’s accounts are frozen, it is equivalent to freezing the democracy,” Maken said

Recently, The State Bank of India has been ordered to cease issuing electoral bonds “immediately” after the Supreme Court declared them to be “unconstitutional.” The supreme court’s decision was made months before the Lok Sabha elections. As part of efforts to increase transparency in political funding, the government announced the scheme on January 2, 2018, and it was positioned as an alternative to cash donations made to political parties. Using electoral bonds, the Congress made ₹171 crore as opposed to ₹236 crore in 2021–2022.

This Article Was Originally Published On DNAIndia.com!

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Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra to skip western UP!

The yatra was earlier scheduled to remain in Uttar Pradesh from February 16 to February 26 before entering Rajasthan.

Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has decided to cut short his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Uttar Pradesh by skipping western part of the state and saving five days, a party leader said on Monday while citing board exams.

The decision follows indications that Samajwadi Party ally and Jayant Singh-led Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) may join hands with the BJP ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.

Uttar Pradesh Congress spokesperson Anshu Awasthi said the duration of the yatra in UP is being reduced in view of the state board examinations for Classes 10 and 12.

The yatra was earlier scheduled to remain in Uttar Pradesh from February 16 to February 26 before entering Rajasthan. However, it will now end on February 21 and enter Madhya Pradesh by skipping western UP.

“Setting an example of sensitivity, Rahul Gandhi ji has given public interest a priority on many occasions. Keeping in mind the UP Board examinations starting from February 22, the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra will remain in Uttar Pradesh from February 16 to February 21,” Awasthi said in a statement issued here.

“Earlier, Rahul Gandhi had cancelled his rallies in Bengal out of concern for the people during the COVID-19 period,” the spokesperson said.

Elaborating on the schedule of the yatra in UP, Awasthi said it will enter the state through Varanasi on February 16, and then reach Amethi on February 19 via Bhadohi, Prayagraj and Pratapgarh.

On February 19, Gandhi will address a public meeting in Gauriganj in Amethi Lok Sabha constituency and the yatra will reach Rae Bareli the next day from where it will proceed for Lucknow. The participants of the march, including Gandhi, are likely to make a night halt there, he said.

The spokesperson said the yatra will reach Unnao from Lucknow on February 21. It will enter Kanpur via Unnao city and Shuklaganj. Subsequently, it will reach Jhansi via Kanpur and Hamirpur, after which it would enter Madhya Pradesh the same day.

Denying that the recent and sudden shift of the RLD (a part of INDIA bloc) towards the BJP has prompted the party to go back to the drawing board and leave the western UP region, Awasthi said, “The change in the itinerary of the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra is only in view of the UP Board examination.”

According to the website of the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, the hybrid bus and foot march was earlier scheduled to reach Bareilly from Lucknow. It would have then gone to Aligarh and Agra before entering Rajasthan.

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Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra

Asked when Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav will be joining the yatra, Awasthi told PTI, “SP chief Akhilesh Yadav is likely to join the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Rae Bareli district on February 20 and take part in a road show.

Yadav on February 6 received an invitation to join the yatra. Yadav had said he will join the yatra either in Amethi or in Raebareli.

“Akhilesh Yadav has received an invitation of (Congress president) Mallikarjun Kharge to join Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, which enters UP on February 16. Yadav has given consent to join the yatra either in Amethi or Raebareli,” the SP said in a statement.

Yadav said he expected that the yatra would join the ‘PDA’ strategy of the SP while entering the state and take forward its agitation for “social justice and mutual harmony”.

This article is part of Hindustantimes News!

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Perspective: A Depressing Impact On The Toolkit Nexus!

“Exploring the Gloomy Fallout: The Toolkit Nexus and Its Depressing Impact”

The Hindenburg and OCCRP reports against the Adani group were used as political ammo against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, regulatory bodies like SEBI, and one of the biggest economic conglomerates in India during the past year.

Since January 24 of last year, when Hindenburg published its report, the entire toolkit ecosystem—which includes so-called investigative institutions based abroad, NGOs, aligned media outlets domestic and overseas, Left-liberal groups of all hues, and sections of political parties in opposition, most notably the Congress—has been in hyperactive mode.

The opposition, led by the Congress party, compelled a washout of the parliamentary Budget session. There were fictitious allegations and claims made, along with unrealistic demands. Discussions over President Droupadi Murmu’s speech to the joint session of legislature. That was also the first time President Murmu addressed the legislature, and lawmakers are free to express any opinions they may have during these debates.

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Because of this, the country witnessed a new form of rivalry among leaders, with the aim of seeing who could disparage or abuse business magnate Gautam Adani, his group, and his alleged closeness to Prime Minister Modi merely by virtue of their Gujarati origins. For those apprehended breaking the law, it served as a handy justification for their immoral, unethical, and unlawful acts of commission and omission.

After two previous failures, the Rafale and Pegasus debates, it was evident that they had not learned their lesson.

In addition to demolishing the Hindenburg and OCCRP reports and their backers like a renegade George Soros, the Supreme Court’s clean bill of rights to the Adani group, placing its faith in the market regulator and the Indian regulatory apparatus, has also dulled the leadership of Congress and the party’s supporters. The Supreme Court essentially indicted activist attorney Prashant Bhushan on multiple counts during the case’s most recent hearing.

Nonetheless, the ruling by the Supreme Court cheers not only the Adani Group but also millions of small investors nationwide, in addition to institutional investors, public sector banks, and other organizations.

The one definitive finding from the year-long, politically charged exercise in dust-raising is straightforward: Hindenburg, which initially leveled accusations in a lengthy study, made a significant profit by short selling both before and after the report’s publication, and it freely acknowledged this.

The incident reveals the relationship between India baiters and those who despise the Modi regime. Above all, it exposes a wide range of people, including Rahul Gandhi, Mahua Moitra, Jairam Ramesh, and many more. They are now without a problem following the Supreme Court’s decision.

The Congress will suffer the most from it, and the opposition I.N.D.I. will become even more divided.a collection. Openly disparaging Hindenburg, Sharad Pawar supported the Adani Group. Leaders of the Trinamool Congress and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Ashok Gehlot, the former chief minister of Rajasthan, Pinarayi Vijayan, the head of the CPM, and the Janata Dal (United) had also adopted a lenient stance towards Adani.

Inadvertently portraying himself as anti-industry and anti-entrepreneurship, Rahul Gandhi is well-known for telling party leaders and workers stories—his own versions of how McDonald’s and Coca-Cola rose to prominence. It’s definitely not a healthy image. for the opposing parties and the Congress.

If Rahul Gandhi and others want to continue making wild accusations, they would be better off reading the 46-page Supreme Court ruling before pursuing this further. Take note of what Chief Justice DY Chandrachud’s bench stated in the ruling: Based on the evidence presented to this court, SEBI cannot be blamed for any apparent regulatory shortcomings.

The court must not supersede SEBI’s regulatory regulations with its own judgment. When evaluating a policy created by a specialized regulator, the court has the authority to investigate whether it infringes upon any statutory provisions, fundamental rights, or is obviously arbitrary. This case’s facts do not support a transfer.

of a SEBI investigation. This Court does have the authority to assign a case to a SIT or CBI in which the investigation being conducted by the authorized agency is deemed appropriate. Such authority is used in exceptional situations where the responsible authority exhibits a conspicuous, willful, and intentional lack of action in conducting the investigation. There is no evidence to support the existence of a threshold for the transfer of investigation.

The petitioner’s reliance on the OCCPR findings to imply that SEBI conducted the investigation in a careless manner is denied. A report from a third-party entity that makes no effort to confirm the veracity of its claims cannot be used as definitive evidence. Furthermore, it is incorrect for the petitioner to rely on the DRI letter because Concurrent rulings from the CESTAT, this Court, and the Additional Director General of DRI have already resolved the matter.

This article was originally published on NDTV.com!

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