CBI director
The 60-year-old Sinha took charge of the agency when it was getting bad names such as “caged parrot” and “closure bureau of investigation” as it is being accused of doing the politicians’ bidding. He managed to steady the ship, maintaining a low profile and mixing within a limited social circle.
Sinha, , an alumnus of Jawaharlal Nehru University, guided investigation in a number of important cases such as the Sheena Bora murder and Vijay Mallya loan default. In Mallya’s case, he ensured that a case is registered against the flamboyant liquor baron for his alleged default of loans extended to his now-defunct Kingfisher Airlines, even though banks did not approach the CBI with a complaint. heads.
The cash chaos has paralysed Parliament since it opened for the winter session a fortnight ago. The Opposition insists Modi should speak on the demonetisation drive in both Houses.
“The Prime Minister does not feel it is worth his time to sit in the House and listen to the views of its democratically elected members. Doing so could potentially prevent him from making the catastrophic policy mistakes he is currently making,” Gandhi said.
Also, he blamed the Prime Minister for mounting soldier deaths in militant attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, especially along the border with Pakistan. In the latest attack, seven soldiers were killed two days ago in the state, which has been in turmoil since a top militant was gunned down in July.
“Eighty five soldiers have been martyred, the highest number of men we have lost in almost a decade,” he said.
Gandhi wondered if the army’s September 29 “surgical strikes” against militant hideouts across the border in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir had any effect on the neighbour.
“There have been 21 major attacks and hundreds of ceasefire violations since the strikes … we were told that idea behind strikes was to stop Pakistan from crossborder attacks.”
The Congress leader said government should develop a coherent strategy to counter Pakistan and ensure peace in Kashmir.
When a member of the audience asked how his famous TV show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) would work after the demonetisation, an amused Bachchan said he would pass on the question to the show’s producers.