Government names panel to probe assets of politicians and officials since 2006
Summary
The government has formed a commission chaired by former Supreme Court Justice Rajendra Kumar Bhandari to investigate assets of politicians and officials holding top offices since 2006, aiming to tackle corruption and hidden wealth.
Key Points
- The government formed a five-member commission to investigate assets of politicians and high-ranking officials from 2006 onwards.
- The commission is chaired by former justice Rajendra Kumar Bhandari and includes legal and financial experts.
- Opposition parties emphasize the need for evidence-based investigations and warn against politicization of the probe.
- The commission is tasked with collecting, verifying, and investigating asset details, with plans for a further phase investigating assets from 1991 to 2005.
