Cong targets Modi govt over Amitabh's association with anniversary event


New Delhi, May 25 (PTI) : Congress today sought to embarrass the Narendra Modi government on the association of Amitabh Bachchan with an event here on May 28 to mark its second anniversary at a time when the mega star is being probed in the Panama papers expose.

"Would it be fair? ....What message it would send to investigating agencies going into siphoning of funds abroad illegally" when they see the Prime Minister sharing dais with the accused, party's chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala told reporters.

Raising several questions over the issue, he wondered whether the mega star hosting the event which is expected to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi would not dilute the fight against black money.

He recalled that Prime Minister has time and again vowed to bring back black money stashed abroad and punish those guilty. During the poll campaign, BJP leaders had promised to deposit Rs 15 to Rs 20 lakh in the bank account of every individual once the black money is uncovered.

The government is organising the event-- 'Zara Muskura Do' (Smile Please)-- which will have several performances and programmes highlighting its "achievements".

The show will be beamed across the country by Doordarshan. Various schemes and programmes, particularly Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Digital India and Rural Electrification, will be highlighted during the show.

  

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  • Vincent Rodrigues, Frazer Town,B'lore

    Fri, May 27 2016

    Amitab is the present government's brand ambassador.What else you require.Next, Rishi Kapoor also may become ambassador for some other area.

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  • Shankar, Mangalore

    Thu, May 26 2016

    Agathya bathunda ammerena dosthinu, daaye ameerene pidayi paaduna jaathi Congress!

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  • Flavian, Manaluru/Kuwait

    Thu, May 26 2016

    Do not try to foe of BJP. Be in friendly ties and they will do the rest.
    Sushant being alleged for cricket match fixing and other controversies gets clean chit to contest Assembly election under their banner.
    Vijay Mallya/Lalit Modi escaped with full support/cooperation.
    Other formalities only in the paper.

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  • Wilson, Mangauru/Saudi

    Thu, May 26 2016

    Why people torturing me about 15 lac? Don't you know, that i am busy with foreign tours for development. If you torture me like this, I don't want your votes in future.

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  • rahul, Mangalore

    Thu, May 26 2016

    There are many corruption in Italy,
    Unfortunately Italian led party is disturbing Indian citizen instead of concentrating their land.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Thu, May 26 2016

    Only if Modi control's FAKES, this would be his greatest Achievement ...

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  • readerwriter007, pune

    Thu, May 26 2016

    first you clear your shit of having leaders who are clearly included in so many scams... evidenced on their involvement, so may cases in enquiring stage... don't go to comment on other parties until you send those called high command home, please shut and sit.

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  • William A Serrao, Bangalore

    Thu, May 26 2016

    Congress has problem with everyone except some close families around one family. Corrupt party is talking about Corruption has become a laughing stock in the Country by targetting icons. Clear signals of Congress mukt Bharat by Congress itself.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Thu, May 26 2016

    Even after 2 years can they show any 1 successful achievement ...

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  • geoffrey , hat hill

    Thu, May 26 2016

    There are two in fact. Facilitated the safe exit of LaMo and VM and saw that they continued their lavish lifestyle with Indian taxpayers money. Some like to quote the 7% plus growth rate, lesser fiscal deficit etc as achievement. Well this aint no achievement, this is happened only because of oil prices at rock bottom. The harsh reality is our exports have dropped drastically weakening the Rupee by 10 rupees a dollar in the last two years. Few bhakths are aware of this but the vast majority of them find it difficult to understand this, they are just happy to chant NaMo NaMo.

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  • Vishal D Souza, Mangalore

    Thu, May 26 2016

    Jossey Saldhana, Mumbai.

    Kaamaale kannige ellanu haladiye kaanodu...

    1. Thousands of villages electrified only after Modi came to Power.
    2. Nation talks of GW power instead of MW only after Modi Sarkaar.
    3. No document attestation by gazzetted officers for applying any government posts only self attestation, thereby stopping huge corruption & saving money,time for applicants.
    4. No interviews for lower level posts. Only merit based ion according to the reservation thereby stopping huge corruption & influence which is a big relief to the poor.
    5. Crores of new gas connections for the poor by appealing to the wealthy to give up.
    6. Jan dhan Yojana & many insurance schemes.
    7. Mudra Yojana for small business purposes.
    8. Swatchh Bharat abhiyaan.
    9. World Yoga Day
    10. Reforms in Railways...
    11. Toilets for all the schools throughout the Country.
    12. Beti padaao beti bachaao.
    13. No corruption.
    14. Construction of Roads, bridges & Highways in a big big way.
    15. Recognition of Indians throughout the World.
    Above are some of the Modi Sarkaar achievements, almost all sikulars are the first ones to avail the above benefits but in secret.
    There are plenty to list...
    Biggest achievement is unseating Congress governments from almost all the states.

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  • shaan, udupi

    Thu, May 26 2016

    Dear Mr. Vishal

    you are right, but you left one biggest achievement:ALL THESE ACHEIVMENTS LISTED BY YOU ARE IN PAPER AND NOT IN PRACTICABLE EXCEPT ONE ONE TWO STATE ELECTION THEY WON DUE TO INNER POLITIC OF CONGRESS.
    OF COURSE THEY DID ONE ACHIEVEMENT : MAKE TO INDIAN BROTHERS AND SISTERS FIGHT EACH OTHER

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  • krish, Dubai

    Thu, May 26 2016

    congress would have supported each and every scheme of current govt if the name is starts from any of their kin.

    They need their name to each place, park, hospital, Institution, scheme, airport, road, bridges. But not to toilet which is basic need of any one.

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  • arm, ksa

    Thu, May 26 2016

    If agreed what you say is correct and is functioning. I am keen to know is there:
    - Sab Ka Sath, Sab Ka Vikas.
    - Black Money.
    - Infiltration.

    or vise versa.

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  • readerwriter007, pune

    Thu, May 26 2016

    hi arm, ksa. You came to know all these 3 terms and a lot more details only after this govt at central. till then nobody was breaking head to know on these... on blackmoney, sab ka saath and so many such things. everybody happy involving in scams, making money, family politics... ultimately made an Italian bar girl so powerful lady of our country. Please... let the country be ruled by a worldclass leader like Modi and his team... so admirable ministers like Prabhu ( railways ), Ghadgari ( transport )... let them rule for their tenure and then let's discuss. Now only stopping the govt from all development programs... how dare your COngi party... 

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  • readerwriter007, pune

    Thu, May 26 2016

    come on... I know you are so frustrated seeing the country development and recognition across the globe. A leader emerged from our country whom the world leaders also accepted and respected. That's why you ( who look the dongi congi supporter ) are not able to digest and trying to pressdown these achievements... or else just know that we are smart and intelligent enough to see the achievements in just 2 years. which was not seen for decades...

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  • dev, mangalore

    Thu, May 26 2016

    Even after 2 years can they show any 1 successful achievement ...

    Even after ruling India for 6 decades can they show any i successful achievment...
    JOssey Style

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  • dev, mangalore

    Thu, May 26 2016

    Even after 2 years can they show any 1 successful achievement ...
    Even after ruling for 6 decades can they show any 1 successful achievement...

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  • Vishal D Souza, Mangalore/Bangalore

    Thu, May 26 2016

    Congress is concerned only about Gandhi family, rest all are only for votes nothing else. They don't even have simple common sense that they lose more than the gain by doing such gimmicks. The more they target Modi, gain is Modi'always....
    Congress party leaders are Corrupt & brainless.

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  • Santosh,K, Mangalore

    Thu, May 26 2016

    All corrupt and black money holders joining to BJP with protect themselves.

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  • krish, Dubai

    Thu, May 26 2016

    Dear Mr. Santosh,
    u mean to say in future following will know BJP door?

    Mrs. Sonia
    Mr. Rahul,
    Mr. Vadra
    Mr. Oscar
    Mr. Ahmed Patel
    Mr. Siddrammanna
    last but not in list Mr. George????

    let them fly to italy after # Congressmukthbharat

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  • krish, Dubai

    Thu, May 26 2016

    is following leaders from congress are trying to join BJP
    sonia, rahul, vadra, oscara, sidrammanna, akantony, ahmed patel, gulam nabi, last george.

    no flight to Italy

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  • Santosh,K, Mangalore

    Thu, May 26 2016

    Prove them in court.
    But Panama papers leak can make proof for Government to tackle the black money.

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  • krish, Dubai

    Thu, May 26 2016

    Panama Paper leak is proved?
    if so what is necessary of inquiry?
    Why congress is not demanding arrest of people who is listed in Panama?

    Indian Supreme court is not yet summonsed any one in Panama Paper leak. This is for your kind notice.
    But fake duo was summonsed already,

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  • Lexy Saldanha, Mangaluru/Sydney-Australia

    Thu, May 26 2016

    Bunch of useless, jobless people, in-stood of rebuilding the party and preparing to be competitive in year 2019 Lok Sabha Polls, they are busy playing dirty politics in targeting film stars without any basic knowledge & substance.

    We feel so hurt to see the grand old party we loved & supported for so many years, has come to this sorry stage.

    God safe Congress & give them some wisdom, which they lack.

    Very hurt Congress sympathizer.

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  • Vincent Rodrigues, Frazer Town,B'lore

    Thu, May 26 2016

    Why Congress need to worry about Amitabh when he suits Modi.

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  • Praveen, Udupi

    Thu, May 26 2016

    Bjp achievement is zero in 2 years. Only success is they have fooled people. Ache din has now become mande becha din.

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  • AMAR NATHAL, MANGALORE

    Thu, May 26 2016

    CONGRESS WAS CORRUPT. bjp IS A BUNCH OF LIERS AND CHEAT. wHERE ARE 15 LAKHS EACH?

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  • Clifford, Mangalore

    Wed, May 25 2016

    Involving Bachan is not a big thing after appointing Yeddi as the Karnataka BJP president. After all BJP has most criminal legislators in their party according to official survey.

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  • N.M, Mangalore

    Wed, May 25 2016

    AB is currently under "Panama Cloud" .. All his Padma Awards should also be taken away from him at once, as his credibility is at stake & at the low-ebb !!

    In addition to all these episodes, He's also under the Income-Tax Dept. scanner for his evasion of income thru' various sources.

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  • j.anata, Mangaluru / Bengaluru

    Wed, May 25 2016

    Dongi Congress sycophants are seething in utter inner frustrations

    They can even Sell India to hate Modi

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  • Rajesh, Udupi

    Wed, May 25 2016

    what kind of nonsense is this? problem with Kapoor, problem with bachchan, problem with every upright indian.. but heart goes out only towards Bihar ki beti or batla terrorist or bharat ki barbadi wala sussu kumar? is there more proof to see where is the party heading? Keeping the white masters in bright light by hook or by crook seems only the objective of the slaves.. pathetic

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  • geoffrey , hat hill

    Wed, May 25 2016

    Problem is not with upright Indians but with crooks and they continue to be at large because the people who have the authority to bring them to the book are bigger crooks.

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  • Rajesh, Udupi

    Wed, May 25 2016

    yes, luckily that decade has passed and Indians have taken a deep breath in 2014. the crocks will be brought to justice and the process has already begun..

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  • Rajesh, Udupi

    Wed, May 25 2016

    But that decade has passed, good for india... Now the crooks are facing the heat and hence they appear frustrated, so opposing, ridiculing the legends

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  • geoffrey , hat hill

    Thu, May 26 2016

    Process has begun and it'll continue forever and in the meanwhile LaMo's and Mallya's will make it safe havens right under the nose of so called authorities. Last arrest made was in Mar2014 and the prisoner, Sahara chief is still languishing in prison. So much for the so called 'legends' who have done nothing but filled their personal coffers by hook or crook. In fact they are smart. They master the turncoat strategy using which they keep bagging Padmas despite so many legal issues. It's the dumb masses who worship them are to be blamed.

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  • bhuvan, kavoor

    Wed, May 25 2016

    they can target this silly thing only.

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  • Rajju, Dubai

    Wed, May 25 2016

    CONGI....

    VINASHKAL VIPRITH BUDHI.

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  • geoffrey , hat hill

    Wed, May 25 2016

    AB is a well known opportunistic and turncoat. To start with he was a congressman, then turned to Samajvadi and now bedding with BJP. Apart from Panama papers, he has a dubious reputation with Income Tax, after filling his coffers with Pepsi endorsements (after completing contract) started calling the cola 'poison' while his son and daughter in law continued the same endorsements.
    After letting LaMo and VM off the hook, looks like government is paving a similar way for AB on Panama papers. When he'll be seen sharing the same stage on Beti or whatever Bachao pretext with PM, obviously law enforcing agencies will have a soft corner for him.

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  • Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore

    Wed, May 25 2016

    THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT IS A

    ==================== ONE EYED KING IN THE LAND OF THE BLINDS.====================

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  • Praveen, kulshekar

    Wed, May 25 2016

    Zara Muskara Do......joota hi sahi.....lekin muskaratho do

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Wed, May 25 2016

    Salman is also going to inaugurate the Olympics in spite of being a ...

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  • Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore

    Wed, May 25 2016

    Amitab Bachan and Aishwarya Rai have not paid taxes to the government.

    They should be jailed. Supreme court also ordered inquiry once again and this cow government is putting grass to both of them.

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  • j.anata, Mangaluru / Bengaluru

    Wed, May 25 2016

    India Loves Cow Govt, Assam loves Cow Govt, Dongis hate cows

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  • Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore

    Wed, May 25 2016

    Dear j.anata, Mangaluru / Bengaluru,

    THIS IS THE REASON I AM CALLING THEM COW GOVERNMET'S CATTLE CLASS GOVERNANCE.


    ==========THESE ARE ALL NATIONAL DONGI ACTORS.==========


    COWS PROTECTED.
    HUMANS ARE KILLED.

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  • SS, Bollali/Udipi

    Thu, May 26 2016

    Mr.Joseph..
    Amitabh along with Rajeev Gandhi involved in Bofors scam...
    Amitabh and Rajeev Gandhi studied together in sherwood college and doon school.
    Rajeev Gandhi and Sonia married in Amitabh's home.
    Amith's mother belonged to sikh community and Indira Gandhi are friends.
    Amitabh and Rajeev's home are together in Allahabad.
    When amitabh involved in accident Indira Gandhi who came to look him at hospital.
    What's the connection between modiji n amitabh..only gujarat ambassador. What role of BJP..no where on scene.
    Why congress now doing Kolveri.

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  • Jacob Mendonsa, Bengaluru

    Wed, May 25 2016

    J Anata,

    Many people in Bengaluru loves to see the Cows grazing in the dirty Garbage mounds.

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  • dev, mangalore

    Thu, May 26 2016

    jacob what about the herd of sheep and the lost Shepard?
    hahahahahah

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  • j.anata, Mangaluru / Bengaluru

    Thu, May 26 2016

    Garbage is reason why Bengaluru is not implementing Swatch Bharat Mission, Dongis want to destroy Bengaluru

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  • Jacob Mendonsa, Bengaluru

    Thu, May 26 2016

    J Anata,

    When BJP was ruling our state, even they were not bothered to remove the accumulated Garbage on our Street corners. Both the parties r the two sides of the same coin. Even if we give chance to JD[s] even they will not solve the Garbage & pothole problem. It doesn't mean that our Holy Cow supporters should encourage our Holy cows to graze in the dirty Garbage Mounds.

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