<p>BJP Baghpat MP Satya Pal Singh on Thursday accused senior Congress leader P Chidambaram of not respecting law of the land and thwarting arrests while stating that 'his dignity would have remained intact, had he surrendered earlier'.</p>

<p>"Chidambaram ji is a former Union Finance and Home Minister. He is an intellectual and very well knows the law. He should not have behaved like this after the court's order. What happened was not good, had he surrendered earlier, his dignity would have remained intact," Singh said speaking to ANI.</p>

<p>Reacting to the accusations by Congress leaders of BJP orchestrating Chidambaram's arrest, he said: "The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) are independent investigative agencies. The case is registered with ED and CBI and accordingly, they are working. No one can run away from the law. He should have faith in court."</p>

<p>Upon reaching the former Union Minister's residence on Tuesday, CBI officials were unable to find P Chidambaram and as a result, they pasted a notice at his premises asking him to present himself within two hours.</p>

<p>Chidambaram, one of the key ministers during ten years of UPA regime, was taken to headquarters of the probe agency after CBI officials scaled the boundary walls of his residence in Jor Bagh on Wednesday night to arrest him in connection with the INX Media case.</p>

<p>He was arrested after he failed to get relief from the Supreme Court over CBI and ED's pursuit of him. He is likely to be produced before a CBI court at Rouse Avenue today.</p>

<p>Several other party leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Randeep Singh Surjewala, have also backed the Rajya Sabha MP against his arrest by the investigation agencies. However, the BJP leader also urged the people to leave the matter up to the court of law.</p>


BJP Baghpat MP Satya Pal Singh on Thursday accused senior Congress leader P Chidambaram of not respecting law of the land and thwarting arrests while stating that 'his dignity would have remained intact, had he surrendered earlier'.

BJP Baghpat MP Satya Pal Singh on Thursday accused senior Congress leader P Chidambaram of not respecting law of the land and thwarting arrests while stating that 'his dignity would have remained intact, had he surrendered earlier'. "Chidambaram ji is a former Union Finance and Home Minister. He is an intellectual and very well knows the law. He should not have behaved like this after the court's order. What happened was not good, had he surrendered earlier, his dignity would have remained intact," Singh said speaking to ANI. Reacting to the accusations by Congress leaders of BJP orchestrating Chidambaram's arrest, he said: "The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) are independent investigative agencies. The case is registered with ED and CBI and accordingly, they are working. No one can run away from the law. He should have faith in court." Upon reaching the former Union Minister's residence on Tuesday, CBI officials were unable to find P Chidambaram and as a result, they pasted a notice at his premises asking him to present himself within two hours. Chidambaram, one of the key ministers during ten years of UPA regime, was taken to headquarters of the probe agency after CBI officials scaled the boundary walls of his residence in Jor Bagh on Wednesday night to arrest him in connection with the INX Media case. He was arrested after he failed to get relief from the Supreme Court over CBI and ED's pursuit of him. He is likely to be produced before a CBI court at Rouse Avenue today. Several other party leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Randeep Singh Surjewala, have also backed the Rajya Sabha MP against his arrest by the investigation agencies. However, the BJP leader also urged the people to leave the matter up to the court of law.

Chidambaram's dignity would have stayed intact had he surrendered earlier: BJP MP Satya Pal Singh

<p>Nine new ministers will be inducted into the Cabinet today, reports ANI.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The nine new ministers are Shiv Pratap Shukla from UP, Ashwini Kumar Choubey and RK Singh from Bihar, Virendra Kumar from Madhya Pradesh, Anantkumar Hedge from Karnataka, the former IFS officer Hardeep Singh Puri, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat from Rajasthan, and Satya Pal Singh and Alphons Kannanthaman from Kerala.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/no-talk-of-jdu-joining-union-cabinet-nitish-kumar-19798" target="_blank">Also read:&nbsp;No talks of JD(U) joining Union Cabinet: Nitish Kumar</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modis-new-team-has-been-rated-on-a-performance-excel-sheet-report-19781" target="_blank">Also read: How will PM Modi choose </a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modis-new-team-has-been-rated-on-a-performance-excel-sheet-report-19781" target="_blank">new</a><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modis-new-team-has-been-rated-on-a-performance-excel-sheet-report-19781" target="_blank"> council of ministers? An excel sheet</a></p>

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The Cabinet reshuffle is expected to take place on Sunday at 10 am

Nine new ministers will be inducted into the Cabinet today, reports ANI. #FLASH: Nine new ministers will be inducted into cabinet tomorrow — ANI (@ANI) September 2, 2017 × The nine new ministers are Shiv Pratap Shukla from UP, Ashwini Kumar Choubey and RK Singh from Bihar, Virendra Kumar from Madhya Pradesh, Anantkumar Hedge from Karnataka, the former IFS officer Hardeep Singh Puri, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat from Rajasthan, and Satya Pal Singh and Alphons Kannanthaman from Kerala. Have always fulfilled responsibilities the party leadership gave me. Thank PM, Amit Shah&senior leaders:Virendra Kumar, BJP #CabinetResuffle pic.twitter.com/zsHjp8irBN — ANI (@ANI) September 2, 2017 × Agar shaamil hote toh zyaada achha hota, Bihar ke liye achha hota: Kaushalendra Kumar,JDU MP on JDU leaders #CabinetResuffle pic.twitter.com/P3FZkZKVZS — ANI (@ANI) September 2, 2017 × Also read: No talks of JD(U) joining Union Cabinet: Nitish Kumar Also read: How will PM Modi choose new council of ministers? An excel sheet I have not been officially informed, but whatever is party and PM's decision I am ready for it:Satyapal Singh.BJP on being inducted tomorrow pic.twitter.com/j9IcnVW8b9 — ANI (@ANI) September 2, 2017 × #CabinetReshuffle BJP MP Satyapal Singh to take oath tomorrow; Visuals of celebration at his house in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/32pFDYOuoo — ANI (@ANI) September 2, 2017 ×

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Cabinet reshuffle: 9 new ministers to be inducted today, say sources