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CBI Crisis: Mallikarjun Kharge moves SC against removal of CBI director Alok Verma

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Mallikarjun Kharge said in the petition that the move to sack CBI Director was “illegal” and said it is in violation of the CBI Act.

 

New Delhi| The CBI vs CBI row on Saturday got a new twist as Congress jumped in the controversy supporting the CBI director Alok Verma. The leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge moved Supreme Court challenging government’s decision to send CBI Director Alok Verma on leave. He even termed the move to be “illegal” and said it is in violation of the CBI Act.

After the public fallout between two topmost CBI officials- Director Alok Verma and Special Director Rakesh Asthana, the government on October 23 sent both of them on “forced leave”. Alok Verma had challenged the plea in Supreme Court.

Kharge, in his petition, noted that the decision of appointment or removal of the CBI director can only be taken by a three-member committee of the leader of the opposition, prime minister and the Chief Justice of India. He also mentioned that the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) does not yield the power to take any action against the CBI Director.

Talking to a news agency, Kharge said, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s suo moto action of sending CBI director Alok Verma on leave is illegal and is in violation of the CBI Act.” According to the party sources, Kharge had filed a petition in this regard on behalf of the Congress party.

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Vice President Venkaiah Naidu reaches Zimbabwe, meets Indian community

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Venkaiah Naidu is the first high-ranking Indian Government official to visit Zimbabwe in 21 years. He was received by his counterpart Kembo Mohadi.

 

Harare, Nov 3 (PTI) Vice President Venkaiah Naidu said Saturday India was keen to strengthen its relations with Zimbabwe and sharing expertise with African countries as he began the second leg of his three-nation Africa visit from here.

The special Air India flight carrying Naidu landed at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport Friday night. Naidu arrived here from Botswana.

Naidu, the first high-ranking Indian Government official to visit Zimbabwe in 21 years, was welcomed by Vice President Kembo Mohadi, acting Foreign Affairs Minister Cain Mathema and Indian Ambassador to Zimbabwe Rungsung Masaki.

Former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda had visited the African country in 1996. From the airport, Naidu proceeded to a reception organised by the local Indian community in Zimbabwe.

Addressing the community members, Naidu said the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government had embarked on an ambitious programme to develop India and cited projects like construction of airports and upgrading of roads.

India is developing fast and would soon become the largest economy in the world, Naidu said, adding that the country had embarked on reforms, which were painful but bearing fruits.

Naidu said India was keen to work with Zimbabwe and the rest of African countries. “India is keen to strengthen relations with Africa. Africa is at the top priority of India. We also want to work with Zimbabwe. I will hold discussions with the President Mnangagwa for improving our bilateral relations,” he said.

Naidu asked the Indian community in Zimbabwe not to forget their motherland. “Everyone should remember their mother, father, culture, language and tradition. You can go abroad and work and learn but you should return. Do not forget your native place where you were born,” he said.

Overseas Indians should respect the laws of the countries where they live, he said, adding “I advise you to follow the laws, regulations and customs of Zimbabwe”.

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