Letter: IS MODI ABOVE LAW?
Letter: IS MODI ABOVE LAW? 08.01.2014
To,
The Director,
The Central Bureau of Investigation
Plot No. 5-B, CGO Complex,
Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003
Respected Sir,
Namaskar.
IS MODI ABOVE LAW? – Is the question people of the country are asking the CBI?
Sending herewith the press cutting of Gujarat Daily News Paper “Gujarat Samachar” (having highest circulation in the State of Gujarat and has circulation abroad also) dated 15th December, 2013, Sunday titled “Tulsi Case Ma C.M.O. Viruddh Purava Hova Chata C.B.I. Pagla Nahi Le”.
English translation of the newspaper report is also annexed herewith for your ready perusal.
The newspaper report is of a serious nature and directly points finger at the C.B.I. and its credibility.
The matter has become a talking point in Gujarat about C.B.I.’s integrity because of the non-response of any kind or denial by C.B.I. There are glaring points where it is felt that C.B.I. cannot choose to keep silence and the C.B.I. has to come out and give reply to the people of this country.
The points that are stated in the newspaper clipping are…
- Telephonic talk upon which C.B.I. has relied on for one side and has now chosen to ignore the same evidence which is against the C.M.O.?
- Is C.M.O. so supreme that it can override Rule of Law?
- The C.B.I. is required to mention who was Officer on Duty in the C.M.O. and whether he has been examined by C.B.I. The newspaper report reveals that the Chief Minister Shri Modi made aware about the telephonic talks by C.M.O.
With reference to the attached newspaper article, it is very important and duty of the C.B.I. to gives explanation regarding its investigation which appears to be very selective as it uses the same set of evidence for some accused and chooses to ignore the same set of evidence applicable for some accused and for reasons best known to C.B.I. drops the accused from the investigation despite there being evidence against all accused.
The newspaper report as aforementioned has also given reason why the C.B.I. has not taken action against the C.M.O. The reason is the popularity of the Chief Minister Shri Modi and his party’s victory in Rajasthan, other States and thereby coming out with an apprehension that perhaps Shri Modi may win in the Lok-Sabha and can become P.M. and hence no action should be taken against him despite there being glaring evidence against the C.M.O.
If the facts presented in the newspaper article are true, does that mean that just because a person is popular, he cannot be prosecuted nor any action under law can be taken against him. The article shows that C.B.I. has not taken action only because of popularity of Shri Narendra Modi which is presumed to makes him above the rule of law and above law.
If this newspaper article is true then the matter is very serious as nobody is above Law and the Constitution of India. It is needless to say that “Rule of Law” is supreme in India. Under this circumstances, C.B.I. cannot keep its ‘mouth shut’ and must give its response and reasoning for not taking action against the C.M. O. despite there being glaring evidence on record collected during investigation, to the people of this country.
If the newspaper report, which has presented facts, is not true then the C.B.I. is required to reply point by point to the article and rebut the charges made against the C.B.I. It is pertinent to note that the C.B.I.’s inaction against the Chief Minister Office will create immense distrust in the minds of the people.
It is, therefore, requested to give clarifications immediately regarding the claims made in the newspaper report to the people of this country as it will be in the favor of democracy and as per the requirement of democracy.
Awaiting your early reply.
Thanking you,
Yours truly,
Gautam Thaker, General Secretary, PUCL Gujarat; Suresh Mehta, Prabuddh Nagrik Shakti Manch; Prakash N. Shah, Lok Andolan Gujarat; Mahesh Pandya, Gujarat Social Watch; Rajni Dave, Gujarat Sarvoday Mandal