Smriti Irani accuses Kapil Sibal for involvement in land scam
Smriti Irani
She said that in November 2013, Sibal and his wife had secured the ownership of a company named Grand Castello from a person who was being probed by the CBI for bribery allegations at the time and against whom South African journalists had levelled charges of money laundering
BJP leader Smriti Irani on Thursday called out senior Congress leader and former union minister Kapil Sibal questioning a land deal he was allegedly involved in.
Irani accused Sibal of being involved in a land scam during his time as law minister in 2013.
She said that in November 2013, Sibal and his wife had secured the ownership of a company named Grand Castello from a person who was being probed by the CBI for bribery allegations at the time and against whom South African journalists had levelled charges of money laundering.
"The person who was being probed by CBI for bribery during UPA govt & against whom South African journalists leveled charges of money laundering, from him Kapil Sibal & his wife got ownership of a company named Grand Castello," Irani said.
She further went on to explain how Grand Castello, which was out of business in FY 2013-14, purchases a piece of land which eventually costs Rs 45.21 crore.
Given that he was the law minister at the time, how could he associate with such an individual, Irani asked. "Sibal must answer this question," she said.
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Kapil Sibal, however, has since addressed the accusations and said "A person who does not know the meaning of money laundering is making allegations? Yes I bought the company, does anyone mind? I paid & did so from my earnings, tax for which was paid by me, but no one saw it: Kapil Sibal on Smriti Irani's allegations against him"
He further criticised Irani for not addressig the current critical issue and added "We thought she'll talk about the #CBSEPaperLeak but it seems she isn't worried about the students who'll have to re-appear for their exams: Kapil Sibal, Congress on Smriti Irani's allegations against him."