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SC names Srinivasan in Mudgal probe; BCCI postpones AGM
New Delhi:The Supreme Court Friday disclosed the names of four key cricket personalities, including sidelined BCCI president N. Srinivasan, who were investigated by the Justice Mudgal Committee for allegations of spot fixing and betting in the 2013 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The development resulted in scathing comments from the cricketing fraternity and demands for the guilty to be “put behind bars” besides the Indian cricket board once again postponing its much-awaited AGM and annual elections.
The apex court bench comprising justice T.S. Thakur and justice F.M. Kalifullah said those under the Mudgal scanner were sidelined Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president N. Srinivasan, his son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan, BCCI chief operating officer (COO) Sunder Raman and IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals co-owner Raj Kundra besides at least three yet unnamed players.
In the wake of the developments, the BCCI Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the subsequent elections – scheduled for Nov 20 – were put on hold for another four weeks.
The BCCI had earlier postponed its AGM and annual elections after the Supreme Court Sep 1 ignored pleas to reinstate sidelined board chief Srinivasan in his post.
The Supreme Court bench Friday said the Mudgal committee report dealing with the conduct and role of the quartet in the spotlight would be given to these four people as well as to the BCCI and the petitioner Cricket Association of Bihar for their respective rejoinders.
The court, however, said the identity of the players named in the report will be held back for the time being.
The court said it would make the report available to lawyers on both sides so that they can make their arguments when the next hearing takes place Nov 24.
The court said all the parties will file their objections to the report within four days of its receipt and they will have the liberty to file responses to rival objections in another four days and directed the listing of the matter for Nov 24.
The court recorded the statement made by BCCI counsel C.A. Sundaram that the meeting of the BCCI annual general body which was scheduled to be held Nov 20, will now take place after four weeks.
Counsel Salve, who appeared for the Cricket Association of Bihar (CAB), said he would make all the four persons under investigation party to the case and application for their impleadment would be filed Saturday and then they would be furnished with the report of the Mudgal Committee.
Counsel Kapil Sibal, appearing for Srinivasan, earlier pointed out that for the purpose of hearing contents of the Mudgal Committee about Srinivsasan, Meiyappan, Sundar Raman and Raj Kundra they have to be impleaded and made party and heard.
“We have seen the report. It does suggest some misdemeanour on the part of certain individuals,” justice Thakur said at the outset of the hearing.
“We have had an occasion to go through the report. There are certain findings recorded by the Mudgal Committee, which may be understood to be indicting some persons with regards to whom inquiry was conducted,” the court said in the course of the hearing.
The counsel told the court that the matter be taken up for hearing Dec 2 as the completion of pleadings would take some time. Justice Kalifulla then suggested bringing the matter up to Nov 24, when they would address the plea.
“We have not stopped the elections. You have yourself postponed it,” Justice Thakur said.
Counsel Sundaram urged the court that it should also say that the annual general body meeting of the BCCI would stand postponed. At this, he said the court can record his statement in the order.
The committee’s findings drew scathing comments from the cricketing fraternity amidst demands for the guilty to be “put behind bars”.
Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi said all individuals named by the court should be jailed.
Petitioner in the IPL corruption case Aditya Verma said Srinivasan has ruined BCCI’s reputation while former Indian skipper Bishan Singh Bedi also welcomed the court’s decision.
BCCI Vice President Rajiv Shukla, however, said these developments do not jeopardise India’s forthcoming tour of Australia and they are not in any hurry to hold elections.
Former BCCI president Shashank Manohar also criticised the Board’s decision to postpone the AGM, saying it was against the board’s constitution.
In another development, a court here Friday fixed Dec 8 for commencing arguments on the issue of framing charges against accused cricketers S. Sreesanth, Ajit Chandila, Ankeet Chavan and others in the IPL spot-fixing case.
Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.
The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.
Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.
Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.
For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.
During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.
Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.
Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .
Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.
In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.
In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.
He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.
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