A rajas tellall account of the 2g spectrum scam is all set to be unveiled in the public. Raja and others in connection with the 2g spectrum allocation case. A brief summary of the status of the 2 g spectrum scam in. A special cbi court on thursday acquitted all 18 accused including a raja and k kanimozhi in 2g spectrum allocation case. Subramanian swamy, a former union cabinet minister, a harvard educated.
Jan 17, 2018 story that changes the spectrum forever. Ahead of the 2g verdict later this month, news18 chronicles and explains in detail a scam which dealt the first blow to the credibility of the upa government. Dec 21, 2017 a special cbi court on thursday acquitted all 18 accused including a raja and k kanimozhi in 2g spectrum allocation case. The union government of that time was accused of undercharging mobile telephone companies for frequency allocation licenses, which they used. For am 540khz, cable tv 145860mhz, 3g2100mhz, broadband 2300mhz spectrums are used.
For a quick understanding of the scam, read this shorter explainer by shalini singh, reporter who broke the story. It is widely seen as the beginning of the end of the manmohan regime. Buy 2g spectrum scam book online at low prices in india 2g. Dec 21, 2017 a delhi court on december 21 acquitted all accused, including former telecom minister a. Dec 22, 2017 following is the chronology of events on what is believed to be indias biggest scam. In 2011, time magazine included indias 2g spectrum allocation scam in its list of top 10 abuses of power. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
The man behind the 2g spectrum expose, bjp leader subramanian swamy, said that the government must approach high court against the acquittal of all. Read the full 1552page verdict a special cbi court pronounced former telecom minister a raja and all other accused in the case as innocent, citing lack of evidence from the prosecution. But if the bjp continues to insist that 2g spectrum allocation case was a scam, it will make the possibility of a dmkbjp relationship after 2019 a non. Jun 04, 2018 the rumblings of trouble began in november 2010 with the leaked cag report on the 2g spectrum which suggested that rs 1. The 2g spectrum case was an alleged scam that the politicians and private officials under the united progressive alliance coalition government in india were accused of committing. A rajas book 2g saga unfolds to be launched on january 20. Dec 21, 2017 previously described as indias biggest swindle, the scam emerged in 2010, when a report by the then comptroller and auditor general cag vinod rai claimed that the 2g telecom spectrum allocation. A raja, who allegedly allocated the spectrum to select firms flouting norms, was still in office. Hearing deferred, date for final verdict now on december 5. In february 2007, hutch sold its 67% equity to vodafone at rs 75,000 cr signaling substantial increase in spectrum value. Industry observers felt that if not checked soon, the deeprooted problem of crony capitalism in the country could adversely affect indias growth and development. Former telecom minister a raja, dmk mp kanimozhi and all other accused were today acquitted in the politicallysensitive 2g spectrum allocation scam cases by. A raja spent 15 months in prison and was acquitted last month of charges that he rigged the allocation of 2g mobile spectrum in what was then regarded as one of indias biggest scams and had led. Cag report on 2g scam here are some of the points made by the cag report.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books. Systems are significantly more efficient on the spectrum allowing for far greater mobile phone penetration levels. In february 2007, hutch sold its 67% equity to vodafone at rs 75,000 cr signaling substantial increase in. On december 21 last year, a special cbi court had dismissed all charges framed by cbi and ed and acquitted mr. Court likely to declare judgement today 21 dec, 2017, 04. Jul 18, 2016 a rajas 2g scam tellall book shelved for now. It was said to be the biggest scam in the history of independent india. Time magazine has called it the second biggest instance of the abuse of executive power just a notch below richard. Raja and dmk rajya sabha member kanimozhi of corruption.
In tellall book, a raja questions motive behind cags. The rumblings of trouble began in november 2010 with the leaked cag report on the 2g spectrum which suggested that rs 1. Indeed, in a country where corruption allegations are a dime a dozen, the 2g scam. On 19th october 2010, the supreme court of india pulled up the cbi for its slipshod probe into the 2g scam costing the exchequer over rs 70 000 crores, and wondered how and why the union telecom minister mr. Previously described as indias biggest swindle, the scam emerged in 2010, when a report by the then comptroller and auditor general cag vinod. It is a widely held belief that this was the beginning of the end of the manmohan singhled upa government. Raja and dmk rajya sabha member kanimozhi of corruption and money laundering charges in the 2g spectrum.
In tellall book, a raja questions motive behind cags 2g. Written by veteran journalist bhupesh bhandari, the book covers the scam that sent several politicians, businessmen and bureaucrats to jail in great detail. Dec 24, 2017 i am reproducing the explanation by ms. The 2g scam a short summary posted on march 11, 20 march 11, 20 by theconsiglieres mobile and allied networks work on specific frequencies allotted to each operator in a band of frequencies known as a spectrum. Following is the chronology of events on what is believed to be indias biggest scam. Subramanian swamy is today nationally known and widely respected for his ideological nationally known and widely respected for his ideological conviction, for his commitment to furthering democracy and market economy in the country, for his scholarly. Cbi has raided a rajas house, not once, not twice, but innumerable times. The scam came to light almost seven years ago when the comptroller and. What is an explanation of the 2g scam in india in simple. Dec 21, 2017 the man behind the 2g spectrum expose, bjp leader subramanian swamy, said that the government must approach high court against the acquittal of all accused in the 2g spectrum scam case. Lets understand the 2g scam with this intuitive analogy raja is a shopkeeper who sells bread. A brief summary of the status of the 2 g spectrum scam. The 2g spectrum case was an alleged scam that the politicians and private officials under the.
It was claimed that the magnitude of the scam was 2,867,800,000,000 rupee. The cag submits a report on 2g spectrum to the government, stating a loss of. Media coverage of the report and license allocation, hyped as the 2g scam, was followed by public outrage and protests. Former telecom minister a raja and dmk lawmaker kanimozhi have been acquitted in the 2g scam that shook the country in 2011.
A special court is likely to decide the fate of former telecom minister a raja, dmk mp kanimozhi and several others in the muchanticipated 2g spectrum allocation scam cases. The government awarded 122 telecom licenses with 2g spectrum in january 2008 at 2001 rates rs 1,685 crore ignoring the current market value of the spectrum. The 2g spectrum scam was the starting point of upas decline and first of many scams to come. All you need to know about the 2g spectrum scam the new. Along with kanimozhi and raja, all the other accused in the case including quite a few corporate hotshots were too given a clean chit. The undelivered justice in this case has led to an outcry by the masses as it has affected and continues to affect the customers and investors. Mar 11, 20 the 2g scam a short summary posted on march 11, 20 march 11, 20 by theconsiglieres mobile and allied networks work on specific frequencies allotted to each operator in a band of frequencies known as a spectrum. The central bureau of investigation cbi on saturday charged former telecoms minister andimuthu raja, reliance ada group and the indian arm of etisalat, in a multibillion dollar telecoms. Buy 2g spectrum scam book online at best prices in india on. Cbi registers case related to alleged irregularities in allocation of 2g spectrum. Swamy has explained the ramifications of the monumental 2g spectrum scam. Mar 21, 2018 on december 21 last year, a special cbi court had dismissed all charges framed by cbi and ed and acquitted mr. The special court in its verdict of acquitted all the accused, including the then it minister a.
Former telecom minister a rajas muchhyped book on the 2g scam in which he was to expose congress leaders. Spectrum is specific range of electromagneticwavelength, which is used in radio, tvbroadcasting, mobile communications and internetfacility. The first objective and complete book on the 2g scam, spectrum grab is an engaging account of the scandal that has rocked the indian government and shocked its people. A delhi court on december 21 acquitted all accused, including former telecom minister a. First of all, it was miscalculated to be a notional loss, not even a real loss. The 2g scam went a long way to show how the indian economy, one of the fastest growing in the world, is dominated by a small set of tightly connected power players. The licenses were scrapped by the supreme court in 2012. Apr 02, 2011 the central bureau of investigation cbi on saturday charged former telecoms minister andimuthu raja, reliance ada group and the indian arm of etisalat, in a multibillion dollar telecoms. Rules and procedures flouted while issuing licenses. All 17 accused in 2g spectrum scam including raja, dmk leader mk. Subramanian swamy, a former union cabinet minister, a harvardeducated ec. Khurshid, who has written a book about the politics of 2g, said this while speaking at the.
In a tellall book published a month after his acquittal in the 2g spectrum scam case, former telecom minister andimuthu raja has questioned. The 2g spectrum case was an alleged scam by the politicians and government officials under november 10th. Almost a month after his acquittal in the crucial 2g spectrum scam, former telecom minister a rajas tellall book on the case is likely to be. The s tel later enhanced its offer to rs,752 crore over a period of 10 years for allotment of 6. The special court, though has acquitted all the accused, but the telecom industries still reel under its consequences. The verdict was pronounced by special cbi judge o p saini citing lack of evidence. On the 2nd of february 2012, the supreme court of india, in response to a public interest litigation pil, cancelled all 122 telecom licenses granted in 2008 and directed that the spectrum linked with these licenses be. Andimuthu raja born as sathyaseelar on 26 october 1963 popularly known as a raja is an indian politician from the dravida munnetra kazhagam dmk political party. Dec 20, 2017 connect with puthiya thalaimurai tv online. A special court in delhi that was expected to announce the date for final verdict in the 2g spectrum allocation scam case today has deferred the hearing for december 5, 2017. In case you are just joining us, the 2g spectrum scam relates to the granting of 2g spectrum licence allocations in 200708 which caused, according to a report by the comptroller and auditor general of india, loss of rs. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. On december 21, 2017, a special cbi court in new delhi acquitted all the accused in the 2g spectrum scam case.