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"I've got Rajiv Gandhi's Swiss Bank account number here," said VP Singh at an election rally in Patna showing a piece of paper to the crowd.
He promised to reveal the Bofors beneficiaries within 15 days in power.
Swiss Bank, Black Money... Sounds familiar? (1/9)
#SachKaAndolan
He promised to reveal the Bofors beneficiaries within 15 days in power.
Swiss Bank, Black Money... Sounds familiar? (1/9)
#SachKaAndolan
Nehru-Gandhi family held PM position for 37.8 years (13819 days) since Independence.
In this period only two corruption allegations were there against them.
1. Indira Gandhi siphoned off $6 million to Sanjay Gandhi's Swiss Bank account
2. Bofors
Book: Kaoboys of R&AW
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In this period only two corruption allegations were there against them.
1. Indira Gandhi siphoned off $6 million to Sanjay Gandhi's Swiss Bank account
2. Bofors
Book: Kaoboys of R&AW
(2/9)
During the Emergency, there was a secret transfer of $6 million to a number account in Geneva.
Morarji Desai alleged that it was to Sanjay Gandhi's Swiss Bank Account.
When he came to power he ordered an investigation. (3/9)
Morarji Desai alleged that it was to Sanjay Gandhi's Swiss Bank Account.
When he came to power he ordered an investigation. (3/9)
In the investigation, it was found that it was paid as commission to get $250 million as soft loan from Shah of Iran.
The $6 million commission was paid to an Iranian middleman, Rashidyan.
After finding out the truth, Morarji closed the case. (4/9)
The $6 million commission was paid to an Iranian middleman, Rashidyan.
After finding out the truth, Morarji closed the case. (4/9)
What is the Bofors case?
On March 18, 1986, India signed a Rs 1,437-crore deal with Swedish arms manufacturer AB Bofors for the supply of 400 155 mm Howitzer guns for the Army.
Rajiv insisted and Bofors pledged to not have any middleman involved (5/9)
On March 18, 1986, India signed a Rs 1,437-crore deal with Swedish arms manufacturer AB Bofors for the supply of 400 155 mm Howitzer guns for the Army.
Rajiv insisted and Bofors pledged to not have any middleman involved (5/9)
A year later, a Swedish radio channel alleged that the company had bribed top Indian politicians and defence personnel to secure the contract.
Rajiv ordered an investigation. The opposition never alleged that Rajiv took the money himself including @Swamy39 (6/9)
Rajiv ordered an investigation. The opposition never alleged that Rajiv took the money himself including @Swamy39 (6/9)
Rajiv Gandhi government fell in the 1989 elections. VP Singh came to power and sent a three-member team to Sweden including @arunjaitley to investigate the case.
They chilled out there for several months and couldn't find anything related to Rajiv.
caravanmagazine.in/politics/did-a…
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They chilled out there for several months and couldn't find anything related to Rajiv.
caravanmagazine.in/politics/did-a…
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Vajpayee govt ordered a CBI probe into Bofors in 1999. And in February 2004, Justice JD Kapoor of the Delhi HC quashed all the charges of bribery against Rajiv Gandhi and others.
Later in 2005, the Supreme Court upheld the verdict.
Later in 2005, the Supreme Court upheld the verdict.
Dear BJP propaganda Army,
Nehru-Gandhi family ruled India for nearly 38 years and you couldn't prove anything against them so far.
We know your motto is the same as Joseph Goebbels'.
But, India's motto is "Satyameva Jayate". The truth always triumphs! 🙏🙏
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Nehru-Gandhi family ruled India for nearly 38 years and you couldn't prove anything against them so far.
We know your motto is the same as Joseph Goebbels'.
But, India's motto is "Satyameva Jayate". The truth always triumphs! 🙏🙏
(9/9)
