CBI vs Mamata: Bengal CM ends fast after 3 days, will stage next 'dharna' in Delhi on February 13

The prolonged feud between Mamata Banerjee and the BJP reached a halt after Supreme Court's verdict today. The apex court directed Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar to appear before the CBI and "faithfully" cooperate into the investigation of cases arising out of the Saradha chit fund scam, while making it clear that he will not be arrested. Hailing the judgment as "positive", Bengal CM called off her 'Save The Constitution' dharna which had entered its enters third day today.

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New Delhi: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called off her fast  after three days today, as the apex court ruled that Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar  will not be arrested.  Mamata's fast entered third day today. The Bengal CM , who is back to 'dharna politics' after years,  said that she will stage her next sit-in at the national capital Delhi on Februray 13 and 14. The prolonged feud between Mamata Banerjee and the BJP reached a halt after the Supreme Court's verdict as it ruled that Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar  will not to appear before the CBI and "faithfully" cooperate into the investigation of cases arising out of the Saradha chit fund scam, while making it clear that he will not be arrested. Hailing the judgment as "positive", Bengal CM called off her 'Save The Constitution' dharna Central Bureau of Investigation which alleged that Kolkata top cop Rajeev Kumar has destroyed evidence pertaining to the Saradha chit fund scam, had filed a plea in the Supreme Court. The country’s biggest investigation agency moved the apex court on Monday. Speaking to the bench, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said that at the last moment it was decided to wait till Monday morning before approaching the Supreme Court, as CBI was contemplating of moving the SC on Sunday night itself, when West Bengal police took into custody agency officials.After agreeing to hear an urgent plea by CBI, the bench said it will come down heavily on him if he "even remotely" tries to destroy the evidence.The probe agency's applications alleged that an extraordinary situation has arisen in which the top police officials of the West Bengal Police are sitting on a dharna along with a political party in Kolkata.As per the allegations levied by CBI, Kolkata top cop has destroyed a red diary and pen drive, which contained information on 300 billion scam.Even West Bengal government on Monday filed a petition against the CBI in Calcutta High Court. The hearing for the same is also going to take place on Tuesday.The top court said all material or evidence and additional documents has to be placed before it by means of affidavit.West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has been sitting on a dharna since 8.30pm Sunday. On Monday she described her sit-in over the CBI's attempt to question Kolkata Police chief as a "non-political" protest.At the outset, the SG said an "extraordinary situation" which has happened in which CBI officials were arrested in Kolkata and Jt Director, CBI and his family were kept hostage.

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As soon as the House resumed proceedings in the
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05/02/2019 11:11:37

Our case is very strong, Supreme court ordered that Kolkata police chief Rajeev Kumar will not be arrested - Mamata Banerjee

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CBI affidavit states that Kolkata Police Chief Rajeev Kumar tampered, destroyed evidence in connection with the multi crore chit find scam

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Affidavit also states,return of crucial evidence to main accused by the SIT, despite regular monitoring by HC, clearly show connivance of SIT to a larger conspiracy wherein local authorities obstructed probe&attempted to destroy evidence prior to transfer of the case to CBI by SC

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CBI affidavit says investigation was being done by SIT&crucial evidence such as laptops, mobile phones etc were handed over to the main accused in Saradha scam case by the investigating officer of WB police working under direct supervision of Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar.

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05/02/2019 10:33:03

I support Mamata Banerjeem she did the right thing. She'll face court later but nobody should misuse ED, IT or any agency.Narendra Modi is creating anarchy. Can anybody raid your house? They have rights to work as per law.They didn't have any order or warrant. - Siddaramaiah

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