Wild and reckless allegations, says Karti

May 10, 2012 14:20

Karti said, "I categorically state that neither I nor any member of my family have acquired or hold any share in any telecom company. In particular, I categorically state that neither I nor any member of my family have acquired or hold any share in either Aircel or Maxis."

He said the statement was first made by a person who is known to "indulge in making wild and reckless allegations". "It is unfortunate that the same allegation should be repeated in Parliament by an honourable MP," Karti said.

Sinha alleged that the son of the former Finance Minister got a 5 per cent shares from Maxis. "Prima facie what happened was a big scam and government
should not hush it up," Sinha said, demanding a statement from Mukherjee, who is the Leader of the House, as also the Finance Minister.

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