Congress' Manickam Tagore expresses concern over clean chits given to Ajit Pawar, Chandrababu Naidu in high-profile cases

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Manickam Tagore on Monday issued an adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha and demanded explanation over the clean chits given to Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar and Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu in high-profile cases.
"I hereby give notice of my intention to ask for leave to move a motion for the adjournment of the business of the house for the purpose of discussing a definite matter of urgent importance," Manickam Tagore stated.
"Hon'ble Speaker Sir, I rise to express concern over the clean chits given to Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu in high-profile cases. The IT Benami Property case involving Rs. 1000 crore and the Rs. 371 crore Skill Development scam raise doubts about the fairness of our investigative agencies.," he stated.
Manickam Tagore criticized the Modi government for allegedly exonerating Ajit Pawar and Chandrababu Naidu, raising concerns about the integrity of investigative agencies.
"We demand clarity on the criteria and whether due process was followed. The lack of evidence cited raises serious questions about the credibility of these investigations," he stated, emphasizing that the reputation of the ED and CBI is at risk. He called on the government to provide a comprehensive explanation for these decisions.
Tagore further expressed the House's concern over the clean chits given to Ajit Pawar and Chandrababu Naidu, urging transparency in the matter.
Previously, the Income Tax Department cleared assets worth over Rs 1,000 crore seized from Ajit Pawar and his family in 2021 during raids conducted on their properties. More recently, the Enforcement Directorate exonerated Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu in connection with the alleged Rs 371 crore skill development corporation scam.