Kejrival's Farrukhabad Rally

IAC as announced earlier held a rally at Farrukhabad (Khurshid's constituency ) against Khurshid and protested against the alleged irregularities done by the Khurshid’s NGO,( Zakir Hussain Trust) in distribution of equipment to physically challenged people[ Click here ( REPORT 1 n 2 .)to know more about this] on November 1.

Rally and protest were strong and successful as more that 8,000 people participated in it. Interestingly people  came in rally from all over the nation on their own expanses of transportation.

 Youth and elderly persons and some women were part of the rally. Gulabo Gang was present in rally. There was a large group of ex servicemen (both officers and other ranks) and farmers.

Addressing the gathering, Kejriwal asked Farrukhabad voters: “Tell me had you known that Khurshid would say that he would even lay his life for Sonia Gandhi (the Congress president) instead of laying it for the country, would you have voted for him.” The crowd shouted a big ‘No’.

• The rally was named ‘Chalo Farrukhabad’ and the theme was ‘Farrukhabad Kiska (who does Farrukhabad belong to?).
• People were carrying tricolours all over the venue and a giant double-bedsheet sized tricolour fluttered across the venue all through the event.
• “We have two objectives -one to expose the corrupt and make people aware, and second, make people come out of their fear against such people,” said Kejriwal.
• The event began with ‘Vande Matram’ and concluded with ‘Jana Gana Mana Adhinayak Jai Hey’.
• The speakers termed all political parties the same “helping each other secretly.”
• Kejriwal asked people of Farrukhabad to not vote for Salman Khurshid in the 2014 assembly elections.

Khurshid's Resistance

Its not that nobody opposed/resisted this violence free rally. In fact  Khurshid's supporters and congress workers smashed the windows of rally cars.There were reports of clashes between India Against Corruption activists and Congress workers at the venue.

Congress workers wearing  'Main hoon Salman Khurshid' caps showed black flags at the rally

In reply
Kejirval said "I want to tell Khurshid that we have come to Farrukhabad and will be returning tonight. If he can do anything then let him do. Who is he trying to threaten?" 

Source:http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/UttarPradesh/Kejriwal-rally-Young-old-came-from-far-and-wide/Article1-953672.aspx
 http://www.dnaindia.com/india/commentary_as-it-happened-kejriwal-s-rally-in-farrukhabad_1758852(SEE FOR TIMELINE STYLE DETAILS_)

Digvijay Singh questions Kejriwal on foreign funding of his NGO

Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh today (Sunday 21 Oct)  issued a list of 27 questions to Kejriwal, raising doubts about off-shore funding of his NGO and questioning his 20 years of service as an Indian Revenue Service officer.

Yesterday he had written a letter kejrival  describing him as a “self-serving ambitious megalomaniac”

Digvijay in his three page letter asked the following questions

• , “Why there are no details of individual donors and corporate donors on any website of your NGOs. Is it a fact that the NGO, Kabir, with whom you are closely associated, received $172,000 and $197,000 from Ford Foundation in 2005 and 2009 respectively?”
• "Was this foreign money used to organise seminars, advocacy, discussions, programmes, social media campaigns and publicity material related to the issue of corruption?" 
• Digvijay also questioned  weather or not  IAC received any favor from US based NGO  Avaaz.
  According to Singh Avaz has been funding the civil disobedience movement in Libya, Tunisia, Egypt and Syria. 

• He  questioned Kejriwal on why he never raised the issue of corruption in BJP-ruled states.|We would like to remind Singh sir that kejrival has receantly revealed Gadkari's(BJP) corruption (See here)|
• He also asked questions about  Kejriwal's  tenure as an IRS(India Revenue  Service  officer).Singh asked how despite his 20 years service, he never served outside Delhi although the rules permit a maximum tenure of three years at any one location. 
• He wanted to know how Kejriwal managed to get permission to go on study leave with full pay and subsequently form an NGO despite central government rules not permitting it.

Kejrival's response 

He said that he was willing to reply to all queries but Singh should first convice Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and others to answer issues raised by the people.

“We had put some questions to Robert Vadra and the Prime Minister. Let them answer first. Then, we will answer all questions from Digvijay Singh. I request Singh to encourage Mrs. Gandhi, Prime Minister or Rahul Gandhi to come for a public debate.”

Kejrival in fact demanded a public debate with congress saying “Let’s question each other and let public question us on personal and public issues. Is Digvijay Singh ready? If he cannot convince his party bosses or the PM, then people would think he is doing all this for cheap publicity and to divert attention,”When asked about Singh’s remarks that there was evidence against the kin of former prime minister A.B. Vajpayee and senior Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) leader L.K.Advani of alleged corruption but Congress will never use that to embarrass them, Kejriwal said his group has been talking about each party protecting others’ interest.

Source:http://business-standard.com/india/news/digvijay-singh-questions-kejriwalforeign-fundinghis-ngo/192209/on
http://www.livemint.com/Politics/rGDZ1Z0AK5z2ZYbTwOrOLK/Kejriwal-hits-back-dares-PM-Sonia-for-public-debate.html

Khejrival elaborates real estate graft,reveals DLF-Haryana GOVT relations

IAC today(Oct 9,2012) revealed the relation and deals between Haryana Government and DLF alleging that state Govt gave hospital land to DLF to build SEZ ( special economic zone--a geographical region that has economic and other laws that are more free-market-oriented than a country's national laws. "Nationwide" laws may be suspended inside a SEZ)
 "Forest land was given to DLF in Haryana without clearances," said Arvind Kejriwal 

Allegations

• Financial bid for golf course project was tweaked in favour of DLF
• Haryana govt gave land to DLF at much below market rate
• "Panchayat land has been handed over to DLF, HUDA land has been handed over to DLF.
•  FAR (floor area ratio) has been increased for DLF, land use rule have been changed (for DLF)
• Several farmers who attended press conference alleged that Haryana government had usurped land from them, using fraudulent methods
• According to their theory these benefits were given by Haryana Govt to DLF in return of benefits DLF gave to Vadra(son in law of Sonia Gandhi)

Kejriwal said the Punjab and Haryana High Court had also in recent times noted the "malafide nexus" between the Haryana government and DLF.They also demanded white paper Vadra-DLF-Haryana Govt links 

Kejriwal said they had information that a lot of ‘big people’ had invested in BPTP and India Bulls. He appealed to the people to send in evidence of such investments in  companies such as BPTP, India Bulls and GMR.

Quote"All the evidence we have provided today makes it a fit case for an income tax raid," he said. "I have been an income tax officer, and I know it.
"But after the country's finance minister speaks in favour of Vadras, which officer will have the guts to give (Vadra) a notice?" he added."Why is the finance minister defending him? Why is the law minister defending him? All the ministers are trying to save him." he asked

 
Shanti Bhushan(notable lawyer) added that the questionable business dealings between DLF and Vadra were very much covered by the Prevention of Corruption Act
REPLY/REACTION
 National Govt,state(Haryana) Govt as well as DLF turned down the allegations.
DLF in its press conference called Khejrival's  allegations "a bunch of lies" 
DLF's reply is as follows 

• On relation between state Govt and DLF
  With reference to the 30 acres of SEZ development by DLF on land purchased from East India Hotels, the order of the Punjab & Haryana High Court  has been stayed by the Supreme Court of India vide its orders dated 20th June 2011 and 26th September 2011.The matter is subjudice and is awaiting hearing.  The matter is subjudice and is awaiting hearing. 
• On Vadera's share in DLF-SEZ  holdings
  In the DLF SEZ Holdings 50% of shareholding was acquired by North India IT Parks in October 2008 at the face value of Rs. 2.50 Lacs which was subsequently bought back from North India IT Parks in September 2009 fully at face value of Rs. 2.50 Lacs  as the proposal for developing SEZs could not take off due to recession.So no profit was made by Mr. Vadra or DLF, in this regard.  Mr. Vadra, neither had nor has any interest in the various SEZs of DLF in any manner.
• 350 Acres land given to DLF
   This land was allotted through an international bidding tender. This matter is subjudice before the High Court of Punjab & Haryana. 
•  Increased FAR for DLF
  This project was approved way back in 1995 as stated in DLF's earlier press release. In subsequent revisions of Master Plan, no changes in FAR or density have taken place. Hence, no benefit has accrued to DLF by the said revisions in the Master Plan.
• Land Acquisition cancelled in Manesar to favour DLF
  DLF or any of its companies never purchased any land in the residential sectors of Manesar as alleged by Kejriwal.
  Acquisition proceedings were withdrawn by Government of Haryana on 24 August 2007, whereas DLF acquired development rights much later from other developers to develop two licensed group housing projects only on 11 April 2008.
  These group housing projects are under development after obtaining all due approvals.

Source:http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Round-two-Kejriwal-alleges-malafide-Haryana-govt-and-DLF-nexus-to-favour-Vadra/Article1-942036.aspx
http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/dlf-calls-arvind-kejriwal-s-charges-as-a-bunch-of-lies-full-statement-277594
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/article3981606.ece
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_economic_zone

DELHI power tariff: Arvind attacked BJP on its face!

A dharna against power tariff hike outside the office of Delhi's power regulator today(October 8) was separately organised by two group-one led by BJP's Vijay Goel and another by Arvind Khejrival.

Goel invited Khejrival on his stage to protest together. Khejrival although accepted his invitation but started accusing BJP for not taking up the issue seriously.He accused BJP  of not making public a DERC order which talked about reducing power tariff earlier.
Kejriwal alleged that BJP has a copy of the order but it was not making it public. "Like Congress, BJP is also suppressing facts," he alleged.

Quote:-their words
"We have nothing to do with BJP or Congress. On the one hand, Delhi government is hand in glove with discoms. On the other hand, we also have questions for BJP and we would like to ask Goel some questions.
"Is BJP not aware of the DERC recommendation in May, 2010 about reducing power tariff? Delhi government halted it. If they were aware of it, why did not they do it for the past one and half years,"  he asked

Goel replied that BJP had raised the issue first. Whoever will reduce the tariff, I will support them. Even if it is Congress, I will support the move. Whatever DERC has said, it was BJP who raised it first," he said.The BJP leader first left the venue and after sometime, Kejriwal also left the place, leaving IAC's protest to be led by his associates Manish Sisodia and Gopal Rai.

Source:http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Now-Arvind-Kejriwal-hits-out-at-BJP/articleshow/16725666.cms

Khejrival to expose another politician on 10 OCT

Short News
After a controversial and heavy weight expose of the graft in Real Estate by Sonia gandhi's Son in law Robert Wadra, Khejrival is planned to expose another powerful personality related to politics on tenth of October.
This time the target is supposed to be a BJP's politician. |Which will surely shut the mouths of 'congressions' who have accused IAC to be agent of rss|
Another possibility is that the accused figure is supposed to be a Mumbai based politician.

Source:http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-05/india/34278545_1_arvind-kejriwal-anti-graft-activists-sisodia-and-gopal-rai

http://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/kejriwal-to-expose-bjp-on-10th-october/articleshow/16695770.cms