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Vyapam: Under-fire Shivraj Singh Chouhan to request HC for CBI probe

Under relentless opposition attack, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan today said he will recommend to the high court a CBI probe into the Vyapam scam, a day after the Centre and BJP disfavoured handing it over to the central agency without a court directive. The announcement by the beleagured Chief Minister at a hurriedly called press conference came two days before the Supreme Court hears a clutch of petitions seeking a CBI inquiry into the scam monitored by the apex court. "Loktantra lok lajja se chalta hai (public perception is important in democracy). Honouring public sentiments, I will request the high court for a CBI probe," Chouhan said, adding "the functioning of the government should be beyond any doubt." "I have full respect for both High Court and the Supreme Court and have total faith in the ongoing probe into the Vyapam scam," he said. In a related development, the Supreme Court today agreed to hear on July 9 the plea of Congress leader Digvijay ...

Vyapam scam: NSUI protests against Gowda's 'silly issues' comment

National Students Union of India (NSUI) workers on Tuesday staged a protest against Union Law Minister Sadananda Gowda's comment on the Vyapam scam, where he said that is not fair to ask for the Prime Minister's response on 'silly issues'.

Vyapam scam: Bassi 'satisfied' with progress of investigation into Jabalpur dean's death

Delhi Police Commissioner B S Bassi on Tuesday said he was satisfied with the progress of the investigation into the death of Jabalpur medical college dean Dr Arun Sharma, whose demise has been linked to the Vyapam scam.

Vyapam scam: Shivraj Singh Chouhan to request MP HC to order CBI probe in scam

Bowing to public outcry, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan today said he will request the high court to order a CBI probe into the Vyapam case, including the large number of deaths of people allegedly linked to the scam.

TMC to raise Vyapam scam in Parliament : Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today said Trinamool Congress would raise the Vyapam recruitment scam in Parliament during the coming monsoon session and demanded a Supreme Court-monitored probe. "The Trinamool Congress will raise its voice against Vyapam scam in Parliament. I strongly condemn the incident. It should be investigated under the monitoring of the Supreme Court," Banerjee said here reacting to the scandal that has caused a national outrage. "It is not merely a law and order issue. It is something bigger than that. So many killings have taken place. Many people are involved. It is cold-blooded murders," Banerjee, also the Trinamool Congress chief said. Asked if she would demand a CBI probe into the massive scam, Banerjee said that since she knew the fate of CBI probes into Netai massacre, Nandigram firing and Tagore's Nobel medallion theft, she would prefer an investigation to be monitored by the apex court. "The incident has crossed all limits. We want ...

No CBI probe into Vyapam scam unless court directs: Rajnath Singh

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh today said the SIT probe into Vyapam scam was being monitored by the Madhya Pradesh High Court and the government cannot direct the court to hand it over to CBI. "SIT probe into the scam is on, and the government cannot direct the High Court or the Supreme Court on the issue," Singh said, speaking to reporters here. Asked why the state government was avoiding a CBI probe into the massive recruitment/admission scam, Singh said the High Court and the apex court had already rejected a PIL in this regard. "There is no point in handing over the ongoing probe to CBI at this juncture," he said "In case someone tries to influence the probe, or if any incident takes place that affects the investigation, then I am sure that the court will take cognisance. "If the Supreme Court or the High Court feels that the probe is not perfect to the extent it should be, then it will give directions and the government will immediately accept it and hand ..

All you need to know about the Vyapam scam that is killing people

'Hindustan ka Dil Dekho' is the tagline for the Madhya Pradesh tourism campaign, which boasts of its tourist attractions, UNESCO heritage sites and so on.

Vyapam scam: SIT protecting MP Chief Minister, alleges Brinda Karat

Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Brinda Karat on Monday alleged that the SIT probing the Vyapam scam is protecting Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, adding her disbelief over an impartial investigation.

BJP minister Kailash Vijaywargiya draws flak over remarks on journalist's death

Newly appointed BJP National General Secretary Kailash Vijaywargiya has stoked a controversy with his insensitive remarks on the death of TV journalist Akshay Singh, who died under mysterious circumstances while covering the high-profile Vyapam scam.

Vyapam scam: Delhi hospital to conduct college dean's autopsy

The autopsy of the body of Arun Sharma, the dean of a Madhya Pradesh medical college who was found dead in a hotel room here, would be carried out at the Safdarjung Hospital, officials said on Monday.

Vyapam scam: Congress demands Shivraj Singh Chouhan's sacking

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan faced more heat today over Vyapam scam after a woman trainee sub-inspector recruited by the state board was found dead in a lake, with Congress demanding his immediate sacking and an impartial probe.

Vyapam scam: Woman cop found dead in a lake in MP

A 25-year-old woman trainee sub-inspector, who got into the police force through an exam conducted by Vyapam, was today found dead in a lake here.

Vyapam scam: Chouhan rules out CBI probe into journo's death

Akshay Singh suddenly took ill and died after interviewing parents of Namrata Damor, who was found dead near railway tracks in Ujjain

Vyapam: SC to hear plea seeking removal of MP Governor

The Supreme Court today agreed to hear a petition seeking removal of Madhya Pradesh Governor Ram Naresh Yadav on the ground of his alleged involvement in the scam in the massive admission and recruitment scam in Madhya Pradesh.

Vyapam Scam: SC to hear petition for removal of MP Governor on July 9

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a petition against Madhya Pradesh Governor Ram Naresh Yadav to ensure a fair inquiry in the Vyapam Scam.

Vyapam scam is 'black hole', SC should monitor probe: AAP

Aam Aadmi Party today described Madhya Pradesh's Vyapam scam as a "black hole" which has "claimed several lives", as it sought resignations of Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Governor Ram Naresh Yadav and called for a Supreme Court monitored SIT probe

Kejriwal urges to PM break silence over Vyapam

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should "no more remain silent" over the Vyapam scam.

Prashant Bhushan wants agencies from outside MP to probe Vyapam scam

Senior advocate Prashant Bhushan on Monday called for an investigating agency from outside Madhya Pradesh to probe the Vyapam scam, noting that several top leaders of the state are said to be involved in the case."The Vyapam scam is such a scam where is seems like a lot of big people of Madhya Pradesh are involved: either by propagating it or by being its beneficiaries. Because of this, the impression that comes across is that there are full attempts to suppress the case. Which is why, I feel that some agency from outside the state should be investigating this case," Bhushan told ANI.Detailed story to follow.

Vyapam scam: MP CM cannot escape responsibility, say Cong

Stepping up its attack, Congress today said Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan cannot escape responsibility for the "45 deaths" connected to Vyapam scam and that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should take "moral responsibility". "The Chief Minister cannot be spared. He should take responsibility," Congress spokesperson P C Chacko said here. His comments came after Dean of a medical college in Madhya Pradesh involved in Vyapam scam probe was found dead in a Delhi hotel yesterday in the second mysterious death in the scandal in as many days, adding yet another murky twist to the case. Accusing External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje Scindia of helping "fugitive" Lalit Modi get travel and residence papers in UK, Chacko took potshots at Prime Minister. "Prime Minister should explain and take moral responsibility for what is happening in the country," he said. addressing reporters at the Congress headquarters here. He added .

Every death should not be linked to Vyapam scam: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday termed the death of trainee sub inspector Anamika Kushwaha as 'unfortunate', adding that every death should not be linked to the Vyapam scam.