By TCN News,
New Delhi: “The CBI is today investigating many high profile cases of corruption that have attracted a great deal of public attention. The handling of these cases constitutes a litmus test for you. What is expected of you is thorough investigation, fair action and quick results,” said Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh here today while inaugurating the new headquarters of premier investigation agency Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh addressing at the inauguration of Central Bureau of Investigation Headquarters Building, in New Delhi on April 30, 2011. [PIB Photo]
The PM was obviously referring to corruption cases related to 2G Spectrum and Commonwealth Games. Union Telecom Minister A Raja of DMK is in jail in connection with the first case while IOA chairman and Congress MP Suresh Kalmadi is in police remand for one week in the other case.
“The CBI should act without fear or favour and bring to book all those who are guilty, irrespective of their position or status. I would advise you to put your heads down and work hard, away from the media glare, to ensure early resolution of these cases,” the PM said.
He also praised the agency for its professional excellence that attracts both states and judiciary for a prominent probe.
“Over the years, the CBI has evolved into the premier investigating agency of the country. There is a loud clamour for the investigation to be handed over to the CBI, whenever there is a gruesome crime, a complex case, a politically sensitive matter or large-scale fraud. Such requests come from all parts of the country and from governments of different persuasions. It is quite common for High Courts, and even the Supreme Court, to entrust cases considered complex or sensitive to the CBI for investigation. Over the years the CBI has acquitted itself well as an independent, professional and competent investigating agency. It has set benchmarks for other investigating outfits in the country to emulate. But there is room for improvement. I would urge the officers of the CBI to strive tirelessly to set even higher standards of work,” the PM said.