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[ 3 Sep, 2006 2102hrs ISTPTI ]
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Singh and others are believed to be filing reply to the ED notices by September 14.
The former External Affairs Minister said he would be returning to the national capital soon after his thanks giving to the people of his constituency who had organised a massive rally in his support.
Later, at a hurriedly-called press conference in Jaipur, Singh said the ED's move would not malign his image.
"The showcause notice will not tarnish my image. I came into the world unblemished and will depart unblemished," he said.
"Those who dream of defaming me will not be successful in their designs," Singh said.
Asked whether he intended to file a defamation case against the ED, he said "after reading the notice, I will discuss the matter with my lawyer."
Asked if the notice was served on him at the behest of the Union Finance Minister, he said "ED comes under the Finance Minister. I will not name anybody. But, without FM's approval, ED cannot serve the notice."
After spending a huge amount of money on the Pathak Commission, Singh said "it gave a clean chit to me and my son saying no money was involved. What else do you expect then."
On his political plans, he said "I am a Rajya Sabha MP. I am raising crucial issues in Parliament and will continue to do so."
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[ 3 Sep, 2006 2102hrs ISTPTI ]
RSS Feeds| SMS NEWS to 8888 for latest updates
Singh and others are believed to be filing reply to the ED notices by September 14.
The former External Affairs Minister said he would be returning to the national capital soon after his thanks giving to the people of his constituency who had organised a massive rally in his support.
Later, at a hurriedly-called press conference in Jaipur, Singh said the ED's move would not malign his image.
"The showcause notice will not tarnish my image. I came into the world unblemished and will depart unblemished," he said.
"Those who dream of defaming me will not be successful in their designs," Singh said.
Asked whether he intended to file a defamation case against the ED, he said "after reading the notice, I will discuss the matter with my lawyer."
Asked if the notice was served on him at the behest of the Union Finance Minister, he said "ED comes under the Finance Minister. I will not name anybody. But, without FM's approval, ED cannot serve the notice."
After spending a huge amount of money on the Pathak Commission, Singh said "it gave a clean chit to me and my son saying no money was involved. What else do you expect then."
On his political plans, he said "I am a Rajya Sabha MP. I am raising crucial issues in Parliament and will continue to do so."
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