Sena trains guns on Somaiya, he dubs it as diversionary tactic

Image
Press Trust of India Mumbai
Last Updated : Feb 15 2017 | 12:07 AM IST
The Shiv Sena today alleged that BJP MP Kirit Somaiya has links with the infamous National Stock Exchange Limited (NSEL) scam and that he "pressurised" the Prime Minister's Office to stop an inquiry against him.
Sena's attack on Somaiya comes a day after he asked party president Uddhav Thackeray to make public his family assets and income.
Meanwhile, Somaiya has dismissed the allegations saying it is a "diversionary tactic" of Shiv Sena.
Sena MP Rahul Shewale while addressing reporters alleged, "Somaiya has links with NSEL scam and he brought pressure on Prime Minister's Office (PMO)."
Somaiya's former CA Shekher Vaishnav, who was also present at the press meet alleged "He (Somaiya) has links with investors, bankers and his main job is to settle price ranging in market."
He further said Somaiya's relation with an investment banker must be inquired.
"I exposed Satyam scam but Somaiya kept mum at that time. I am working with Congress but a leader from that party told me not to speak against Somaiya," Vaishnav said.
He challenged Somaiya to come in an open panel discussion with him over these issues.
When contacted Somaiya told PTI, "I have made all my accounts public and have challenged Uddhav Thackeray to make his accounts public as well. He is scared and therefore using diversionary tactics. Before levelling allegations on me he should first reveal details of the seven shell companies which I had named in which he is involved.

Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content

*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: Feb 15 2017 | 12:07 AM IST

Next Story