Mumbai, Nov 5: Stating that the focus of Parliament's winter session is bound to be on black money, senior BJP leader L K Advani today asked the government to reveal names of three MPs who figure in the Income Tax probe list in connection with the Swiss bank accounts.
“I have the right to know who are they ? This is a very serious matter as it brings the issue of blackmoney close to the political system and it cannot be dealt with only as a tax evasion issue,” Advani told reporters at a press conference here.
Asking whether the Centre is really interested in exposing those who have funds stashed abroad, Advani said he has been demanding that the government must come out with a white paper on the steps it has taken to bring back this black money.
Countries like USA, Germany, France and even smaller nations like Philippines, Peru and Nigeria have taken a variety of measures to bring back black money parked in foreign bank accounts with great success.
“Why is the UPA government not ready to do the same,” he asked.
“It would be appropriate if the government presents a white paper on black money in the winter session,” he said.
Asked about corruption cases against former Karnataka Chief Minister Yeddyurappa, Advani said, “I have spoken in detail on this issue. I do not want to repeat the same things again and again.”
Advani said, “We are keen to see whatever is needs to be done about electoral reforms is expedited. There is no doubt that electoral reforms, if effectively implemented, can deal with the role of money power in elections which is bound to curb corruption.”
Alleging extensive use of black money in elections in the country the BJP leader said, “I also believe that the issue of black money and elections are interlinked. If you want to deal with corruption in the country, the issue of electoral reforms must be addressed,” he said.
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