Supreme Court clears Manmohan Singh in coal allocation case
The Supreme Court of India has cleared former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of allegations related to the coal allocation case. Following the ruling, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi praised Singh for his integrity and dedication, describing the previous accusations against him as a politically motivated campaign. Gandhi stated that history will remember Singh with respect, marking the court decision as the conclusion of a long-standing narrative regarding his tenure.
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What Happened
The Supreme Court of India recently cleared former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of charges linked to the coal allocation case. Following the court's decision, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi issued a statement defending the former Prime Minister's legacy and integrity. She characterized the allegations that persisted for years as a coordinated and planned campaign against him.
Sonia Gandhi described the court ruling as the end of a tragic narrative that had targeted Singh during his time in office. She contrasted his governance with that of the current administration and asserted that history would remember him as an influential leader. The development follows years of legal and political scrutiny regarding coal block allocations that occurred during the UPA government.
Key Facts
- The Supreme Court of India cleared Manmohan Singh in the coal allocation case.Source not recorded
- Sonia Gandhi publicly praised Manmohan Singh's integrity following the court ruling.Source not recorded
- Sonia Gandhi described the allegations against Singh as a politically motivated witch hunt.Source not recorded
- Manmohan Singh served as the Prime Minister of India from 2004 to 2014.Source not recorded
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- English2 of 9
- Hindiहिन्दी1 of 2
- Bengaliবাংলা1 of 2
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- Central IndiaNot carried0 of 1
- EastCarried1 of 5
- North-eastNot carried0 of 2
- SouthNot carried0 of 10
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