CBI moves to register the first set of cases in the allocation scandal surrounding coal blocks, there is growing concern over whether these coal block allotments will be cancelled and the impact of such an action this even as the coal minister sought to clarify his involvement, reports Anshu Sharma of CNBC-TV18.
Several companies are set to face CBI heat after the CVC refers BJP leader Prakash Javdekar's complaint to the agency for a probe.
TSR Subramanian, former cabinet secretary, says that the CVC has clearly found prima facie need to look into it, not prima facie evidence. It is very important to understand that we have had scam after scam for the past few years. The need to clean up the system is now imperative.
Many people believe, the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh's image and credibility has been badly damaged by the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) fiasco as well as his somewhat reluctant statement in parliament yesterday. CNBC-TV18's Karan Thapar discusses the PM's stature and his explanation in the parliament with the eminent panelists.
The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down TJ Thomas’ appointment as Chief Vigilance Commissioner has come as a huge blow to the government and a sizeable setback for the Prime Minister and Home Minister. It also throws in the question the manner in which the government takes critical and sensitive constitutional appointments.