The Ministry of Home Affairs has constituted an inter-ministerial committee to investigate the alleged irregularities in financial transactions in three trusts belonging to the Gandhi family, including the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation. The Special Director of Enforcement Directorate will head this committee. The Inter-Ministerial Committee will also examine the Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust, Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust along with the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation.
An official of the Union Home Ministry has said on Wednesday that an inter-ministry committee has been set up by the ministry, which will examine the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation, Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust, and Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust.
It is being told that in this investigation, violation of the rules of Money Laundering Act, Income Tax Act, Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 Act will be investigated.
What is the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation?
To fulfill the vision and dreams of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, this foundation was started on 21 June 1991 in his name. On the website of the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation, it has been told that from 1991 to 2009, the Foundation worked in the areas of Health, Education, Science, and Technology, Women and Child Development, Disability Cooperation, Physically Handicapped, Panchayati Raj, Natural Resource Management, etc. In 2010, the Foundation decided to focus on the education sector. Programs such as educational assistance to children affected by conflict, increased mobility of physically challenged youth, and financial assistance to meritorious Indian children to study in Cambridge, etc. are run by the Foundation.
Who are the trustees?
Sonia Gandhi is the chairperson of the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation. Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, former Finance Minister and senior Congress leaders P. Chidambaram, Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Suman Dubey, Rahul Gandhi, Dr. Shekhar Raha, Professor MS Swaminathan, Dr. Ashok Ganguly, Sanjeev Goenka, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Foundation also Is a trustee of
The BJP alleges that the money was transferred from the PM Relief Fund to the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation between 2005-2008 during the tenure of the UPA government. The BJP says that the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation took huge money from many corporates. In return, the government awarded several contracts. BJP says that under the UPA regime, many central ministries, along with SAIL, GAIL, SBI, etc. were pressurized to give money to the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation. The people of the country want to know the reason for this.
Charge of fund transfer from PM relief fund
The BJP alleges that the money was transferred from the PM Relief Fund to the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation between 2005-2008 during the tenure of the UPA government. The BJP says that the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation took huge money from many corporates. In return, the government awarded several contracts. The BJP said that under the UPA regime, the pressure was put on SAIL, GAIL, SBI, etc. to give money to Rajiv Gandhi Foundation along with many central ministries. The people of the country want to know the reason for this.
The weather department issued a yellow alert in Delhi, clouds will rain in UP and Bihar too; When will the Northeast get relief?
The weather is changing rapidly across the country. Monsoon has arrived in many states, while floods have caused havoc in the northeastern states. Due to torrential rains and floods in Manipur, Assam,
Gujarat Election: Owaisi will benefit BJP on Muslim majority seats! The figures of the last elections will surprise
Muslims constitute 9.67 percent of the population in Gujarat. The share of Muslim voters is 15 percent in 34 assembly seats in the state and 20 percent or more in 21 assembly seats. Four seats in
China strongest of America's enemies, we need to be held accountable: Nikki Haley
Indian-origin Nikki Haley, who is contesting the presidential election, said that China is the strongest enemy America has faced so far. China thinks that the American era has passed, but it is wrong.
Urvashi Rautela iPhone: Thief sent mail to Urvashi Rautela, and made this big demand from the actress in return for returning the phone
Urvashi Rautela IPhone: Last Saturday, i.e. on 14th October, there was a fight between Pakistan and India. In which India won. This match took place last Saturday at Narendra Modi Stadium in
Rahul Gandhi reached Chandigarh: Roadmap for expansion of Haryana Congress to be discussed, clash between police and workers.
MP Rahul Gandhi has reached Chandigarh today to prepare a roadmap for the expansion of the organization of the Haryana Congress. Rahul will reach the Haryana Congress office and hold a meeting with
Ukraine crisis: world's big companies angry with Russia, so far many big brands have stopped services, these names including Apple-Google
The war between Russia and Ukraine has intensified. Monday marks the 12th day of war between the two countries and thousands of people have lost their lives so far, while cities and towns in Ukraine
Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Two bodies were found a day after the bridge collapse; Officer said – the ship's crew is helping in the investigation
A search operation is underway in the Patapsco River after a bridge collapsed in Baltimore city of America. During this time, the bodies of two people were found in a truck submerged in water.
Ukraine War: India will buy cheap oil, preparing to take big advantage of the sanctions imposed on Russia
Ukraine Russia War Updates: Since the attack on Ukraine, many western countries including America have imposed strict economic sanctions on Russia. The US has banned the import of Russian oil. In such
Maharashtra: Salman Khan again received a threat, the demand of Rs 2 crore was also made, Mumbai Police filed FIR
Bollywood actor Salman Khan has once again received a death threat. This time the person threatening him has also demanded Rs 2 crore from him. Mumbai Police has registered an FIR against an unknown
LokSabha Election 2024: Possible meeting of INDI alliance in Delhi on June 1, TMC refuses to attend; These things will be discussed
The excitement regarding the Lok Sabha elections is at its peak across the country. On the other hand, a meeting of opposition alliance leaders can be held in Delhi on June 1. In
