Gurugram: Past is back to haunt the newly elected Haryana Congress President Rao Narender as chargesheet has been filed against him in a 12 year old case.
Haryana State Vigilance Bureau filed chargesheet against Congress President & ex-Health Minister Rao Narendra Singh in a 12-yr-old corruption case under PC Act in Narnaul court. Allegations stem from a 2013 sting operation claiming a bribe demand for CLU (Change of Land Use) approval in Palwal. Rao Narender has been accused under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act. The next hearing in the case will be on November 10 where he is required to appear.
Speaking to The Financial World Rao Narender called it political vendetta of ruling BJP.
“This entire matter is nothing more than a political conspiracy.
Reviving a case that had remained pending and inactive for the past 12 years clearly reflects the BJP’s frustration and vindictive politics.
This action, taken without any prior notice, is a result of the BJP’s panic and fear of the growing strength and discipline of the Congress organization.
Over the past 25 days, the Congress has demonstrated strong and organized functioning, which has clearly unsettled the BJP government.
We have full faith in the Hon’ble Court and will continue to work with the same courage and commitment for the people and the strengthening of our organization” he said.
The Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) party had recently released the CD of concerned sting. According to vigilance officials, Rao Narender had allegedly demanded Rs 30 to Rs 50 crore from Dharmendra Kuhad in exchange for getting the CLU of 30 acres of land in Palwal in 2013. Dharmendra Kuhad conducted a sting operation and recorded the audio/video recordings. He then gave the audio/video recordings to INLD MLA Rampal Majra. A complaint was filed by former MLA Rampal Majra with the Lokayukta in 2014. The Lokayukta assigned the complaint to IPS V Kamraj for the investigation.
According to the official statement of ACB, the final report of the investigation into the complaint was submitted to the Lokayukta, Haryana on April 27 in 2015. Based on the investigation report, the Lokayukta recommended the filing of an FIR to the Chief Secretary on December 16. A case was registered under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act on January 29, 2016. After completing the investigation, the ACB has now filed a charge sheet in the court on Thursday.
