Anna Hazare writes to Modi, threatens stir over black money


Mumbai, Oct 19 (PTI): Criticising the government for telling the Supreme Court that all information on black money stashed abroad can't be disclosed, activist Anna Hazare today wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and threatened to launch an agitation if the ill-gotten wealth was not brought back.

"Bringing back black money is an important issue before the nation. If needed, I won't shirk from organising an agitation on this matter," he said in the letter.

Reminding Modi of his promise made during Lok Sabha poll campaign about bringing back black money once voted to power, the Gandhian voiced displeasure over the government submitting before the Supreme Court that all information on it received from countries with which India has Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) cannot be disclosed.

"I have undertaken many agitations in the last 35 years. They were not against any party or individual but for the benefit of society and country," he said, adding "you (Modi) have a vast experience in power. I am a fakir and don't have any wealth. I will live and die for the country."

Hazare also said he had written to Modi on the issue of Lokpal in August but was still to receive a reply.

  

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  • Rion, udupi

    Mon, Oct 20 2014

    Hope Anna Hazare did not realized before that there is no difference between CONG & BJP. Why he was silent so far..? It is his mistake that he trust BJP.
    Never think that these two parties will bring back SWISS MONEY

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  • geoffrey, hat hill

    Mon, Oct 20 2014

    Amidst the ear- splitting noise of celebration Anna's will be the proverbial cry in the wilderness as usual.

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  • CHARLES SALDANHA, MALAD-MALWANI

    Mon, Oct 20 2014

    THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT SHOULD FULFILL ITS PROMISES.

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  • Af, mangalore

    Mon, Oct 20 2014

    Anna Hazare is become silent after BJP came to power in centre.this is the real face of anna hazare.i think he is waiting for sponsorship from BJP to sit on fasting this time.

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  • Roshan Sequeira, mangalore

    Sun, Oct 19 2014

    Dear RSRB, Can we know how 27 election rallies where organized for maharastra election. What kind of money was used? Black / white

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  • RSRB, Kundapura / Singapore

    Mon, Oct 20 2014

    Roshan Sequeira, mangalore

    I am sure if there is expendituremore than prescribed, the rival parties are already brought the same to ECs notice...

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  • Vellano1, Mumbai

    Sun, Oct 19 2014

    Ismail, Moodbidri
    haha..good question.. congress, Vadra, hasan ali, reliance wont!! wahi toh black money ka bhandaar hai.. but people will donate, like they did to AAP! pakistan, middle east, NRI in US will surely donate, since AAP is a flop now! :)

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  • Ahmed.S, Mangalore

    Sun, Oct 19 2014

    Anna Hazare was the main reason for downfall of Congress. It was Annas agitation that caused National discontent of Congress Govt. It is now history that Modi and Kejariwal got benefits from Anna Satyagraha. We hope Anna can bring another movement so that all hypocrites are exposed and defeated.

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  • Hubert D'souza, Mangalore Dubai

    Sun, Oct 19 2014

    Anna Hazare Start Your Hunger Strike>>>>>

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  • Francis, Moodbidri/Dubai

    Sun, Oct 19 2014

    Where is that kanya baba who run away with ladies dress??

    Looks like now he is hiding in ladies dress only

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  • Oliver, Mangalore

    Sun, Oct 19 2014

    Dear RSRB,

    2 More questions... Sorry :)
    1. What would have been your answer before Seeing Jayalalitha's case?
    2. Though I completely accept 2nd Para, as per first 1st Para...If Jayalalitha's case ped due to evidences (hope it is not), will you say "No Point taking any case to court? as it only waste time and money?"


    Regards,
    Oliver

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  • RSRB, Kundapura / Singapore

    Sun, Oct 19 2014

    Oliver, Mangalore

    Before seeing Jayalalitha case also I felt the same...

    Present day politicians are not bothered about SHAME. Even when they are jailed, they do not keep their head down. They worry if they become poor by money. Hence, disclosing the names to bring shame to them is of no use (because they do not understand SHAME).

    The invetigation and court should be there but no need to make an effort to shame them (because they do not udnerstand SHAME) by disclosing everything whatever happens. If Jayalalitha is not fighting election next time or going to become CM again, that shows she is convicted. By confiscating all her property and giving her a house in labour colony and a "maasaashana" of monthly Rs. 2000/-, then people will understand that she is convicted. By seeing her, other politicians too learn the "punishment of becoming poor by money" is more severe than going to jail.

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  • Stan, Udupi/ Dubai

    Sun, Oct 19 2014

    Anna hazare is o.k , but where is Baba Ramdev ?. Why he is silent now?. Will he fears his name also will come up?.Giving sermons is o.k but taking actions id different.

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  • P.Lobo, Mangalore

    Sun, Oct 19 2014

    He is not Baba Ramdev but Ali Baba Ramdev

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  • KA D'Silva, Dubai

    Sun, Oct 19 2014

    Black money can't brought back so easily because Congress and BJP are equal partners with mutual understanding. It is alaso related to case of Late Mr Pramod Mahajan and his brother Late Mr. Pramod Maahajan case. court ordered NOT to discolse the details minimum 20 years. that is mutual agreement between congress and Bjp because both are involved so they need to protect each other.
    That's why we need AAP.

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  • Vellano1, Mumbai

    Sun, Oct 19 2014

    yez sir.. please take AAP and Kejriwal to DUBAI!! :)

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  • KA D'Silva, Dubai

    Sun, Oct 19 2014

    Why? are you scared of AAP in India ? Pay money to Media and you can spoil the name of AAP and you can fool the voters and rule !!

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  • gm, mlore

    Sun, Oct 19 2014

    good one.

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  • shailu, kolkatta

    Mon, Oct 20 2014

    @ ka dsilva gm , you guys only give lip support to AAP but vote for Khangress so stop preaching.Stop thinking bout Anna and Baba Ramdev
    Think about Pappu his amma, Pappu's amma as a waitress has made highest amount of black money.@ Ahmed , Francis suggesting Anna to fast and Baba Ramdev to appear why dont you guys appeal to your community to bring about a Anna and a Baba Ramdev or start fasting your self's if you want to prove a point ?

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  • Ranjith, udupi

    Sun, Oct 19 2014

    One person whom we all "definitely" know who has black money stashed abroad is Fatman and Sugar King Gadkari's under-nourished DRIVER, who is already been instated in the board of directors of the Purthi Group without his own knowledge..

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  • Indian, Mangalore

    Sun, Oct 19 2014

    After elections 02 persons were missing one found and still one more (Ramdev) missing. Earlier Ramdev told that he had an agreement with BJP that BJP will bring back Black money within 100 days...... OMG ......

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  • Societal Web, Dubai

    Sun, Oct 19 2014

    You voted him to power. Now live with it without complaining. Good luck !

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  • Vellano1, Mumbai

    Sun, Oct 19 2014

    I also feel all accused names should be published!! why shirk n give them a blanket cover?

    also, I want all cops, news papers to write the name of all accused and victims including juveniles and other criminals... what is this identity concealing? they r CRIMINALS for god sake... " Komu galabhe, ondu komina blah bla" etc..? I dont understand this!..

    they r not like me, who r writing in Daiji.. they have been involved in scuffle, they shld make it mandatory.. to name the accused! :)

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  • Oliver, Mangalore

    Sun, Oct 19 2014

    Dear RSRB and Dinesh,

    if there is crime, then there will be a minimum one Accused and a Victim. Announcing Name of Victim will not be given to the publish. I understand. But what about Accused? Should publish or not?

    Just keep for a min BJP, Congress out of your mind and give answer. and apply your answer to the Money in Swiss holders...


    Regards,
    Oliver

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  • RSRB, Kundapura / Singapore

    Sun, Oct 19 2014

    Oliver, Mangalore

    After seeing Jayalalitha case, it is better not to tell the names of accused because the supporters of theirs make a huge hue and cry to disturb the peaceful citizens.....

    Best punishment is heavy financial penalty to be imposed that they have to become super poor. All the assets are to be cofiscated and to be given to government. Law should be made that whatever they earn, should go to government and they should be given government pension for poor man's living.

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  • P.Lobo, Mangalore

    Sun, Oct 19 2014

    But please tell me who are the Law-makers, after knowing so much of Sharad Powar, Ajit Powar, Yaddi & Chaddi people still voted them to Power. Then who will make new Laws as you said.

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  • RSRB, Kundapura / Singapore

    Sun, Oct 19 2014

    P.Lobo, Mangalore

    If you vote non-corrupt MODI and ensurs his majority in both LS & RS, he can deliver...

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  • Jason, Mangaloe

    Sun, Oct 19 2014

    So Mr. RSRB,
    You mean that Mr. Modi is now supporting those congress leader by not disclosing their names?

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  • RSRB, Kundapura / Singapore

    Sun, Oct 19 2014

    Jason, Mangaloe

    Please be patient..
    Wait till chargesheet is filed...
    All of us get the names of tax thieves...

    Unfortunately compulsion created by Congress by signing treaties...

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  • Dinesh Poojary, Kundapura/Bengaluru

    Sun, Oct 19 2014

    Modi will bring back Black money. He is committed for it.

    As per Swiss rules, the disclosure of names is not allowed I heard.

    Name is not important, money is important.

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  • gm, mlore

    Sun, Oct 19 2014

    Its not that names are not important, names are also equally important so that we can come to know clearly which is more chor party. At the moment let them bring back black.

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  • gm, mlore

    Sun, Oct 19 2014

    No need of names, we need black back.

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  • Declan, Mumbai

    Sun, Oct 19 2014

    You mean Anna should allow only BJP stooges like Bedi and VK to 'infiltrate' so that Anna will have to toe the BJP's agenda. Maybe Bedi might try to rejoin Anna now that her Delhi BJP CM chances have vanished.

    Only the biggest fool would think/believe that Anna is foolish enough to do this.

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  • KRPrabhu, Bangalore

    Sun, Oct 19 2014

    For you CCC mafias are Sathya Harishchandras and BJPians are chors..this is what you you interpret?OK go ahead!!!
    You people are a rejected lot which do not forget!!!

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  • Valerian Dsouza, Udupi/Mumbai

    Sun, Oct 19 2014

    Anna was actively supporting Modi. He had gone to Mamta also to bring her closer to Modi.
    May be realised now that he too is being fooled.
    Anyway, Annaji, better late than never. carry on with your stir over black money!

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  • RSRB, Kundapura / Singapore

    Sun, Oct 19 2014

    Valerian Dsouza, Udupi/Mumbai

    Brining black money: No compromise by Modi. it will be brought.

    Disclosing the names: Congress government signed a treaty not to disclose the names. But Modi wil disclose it after tax defaulter is chargesheeted.

    May I lknow where is the confusion?

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  • Yogish Poojary, Belman/Karkala/Qatar

    Sun, Oct 19 2014

    RSRB, First you disclose your name in this forum. Then talk about bringing black money. At least let us know your gender. Male, Female!!!

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  • Valerian Dsouza, Udupi/Mumbai

    Sun, Oct 19 2014

    RSRB,
    If congress had signed treaty, ON WHAT BASIS THEN MODI GAVE COMMITMENT?
    Without knowing the facts P.M. is committing to people of India?
    Don't you think he committed blunder, that too knowingly?

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  • RSRB, Kundapura / Singapore

    Sun, Oct 19 2014

    Valerian Dsouza, Udupi/Mumbai

    Modinever told anything like we will renegotiate treaty or reverse the treaty. He only told black money will be brought and tax thieves will be punished.

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  • Vishal, Mangalore

    Sun, Oct 19 2014

    'I will be sit like a havildar and keep a watch on those who loot the wealth of the country' is what Mr. Modi had promised the country while seeking our votes. What happened to that promise, Mr. Modi? This is the time for you to wield your lathi and catch those who have swindled the wealth of our motherland. Where is your lathi and where is your promise? Looks like your promises have disappeared into thin air. They were made only with the intention of hoodwinking the people and coming to power. The people of this country had pinned a lot of hopes on you Mr. Modi but what how you done?

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  • RSRB, Kundapura / Singapore

    Sun, Oct 19 2014

    Vishal, Mangalore

    After Modi become PM, he did not allow any such thing to happen. What we are talking about blackmoney are those which have been kept during chor Congress era.

    Now the money will be brought back as soon as possible but names of those tax thieves can not be disclosed (courtesy: Congress signing treaty)...

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  • KRPrabhu, Bangalore

    Sun, Oct 19 2014

    Annas concern is genuine.If starts another movement irging the govt to bring back black money into the country then common people will supoort him.He should be very careful this time regarding infiltration in his movement by vested interests those may scuttle his efforts.He should allow only Kiran Bedi and similars and keep away from Kejriwals,Bhushans and Hegdes in his own interest.

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  • Ismail, Moodbidri

    Sun, Oct 19 2014

    Who will finance him this time?

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