Modi committed 'fraud' on people over blackmoney: Jethmalani

Image
Press Trust of India London
Last Updated : Nov 03 2015 | 9:57 PM IST
Former Union Minister Ram Jethmalani has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of "letting down" officers and men of the armed forces on the OROP issue and committing a "fraud" on the people of India on the promise of bringing back black money.
Jethmalani said the promise of One Rank One Pension (OROP) for officers and men of the armed forces was only a loud pledge.
Speaking to journalists here last evening, Jethmalani said Modi pledged during electioneering to bring back the black money which would benefit every citizen but he has so far not kept his word.
"Modi is also guilty of playing a fraud on Indian people on the issue of getting the black money," he said.
The German government obtained 1,400 names of bank account holders in Switzerland, many of them were Indians, and unconditionally offered to share these with the Indian government.
"Modi has met the German Chancellor twice, so I asked if he has got the names. No answer," Jethmalani said.
He maintained he is pursuing the matter in the Supreme Court of India.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Nov 03 2015 | 9:57 PM IST

Next Story