To,
Shri Narendra Modiji
Hon’ble Prime Minister of India
Raisina Hills,
New Delhi
Hon’ble Prime Minister Sir,
Post 1947, money laundering and
overseas protection to black money have been critical and crucial issues of
common concern. On one hand the common man is facing corruption and inflation
and on the other hand; corrupt high rank people are protecting their black
money through offshore banking. The erstwhile UPA led government was under
tremendous pressure from common people and the people’s movements on these
issues, however; it completely failed to deliver. As a result, public opinion
went against the UPA led government resulting into transformation of power thus
bringing NDA into the power.
On this background, during the
election campaign, you have yourself assured the nation that your government,
if voted in power, will bring back the black money abroad within one hundred
(100) days. After having bestowed power to NDA, people were hoping to see the
overseas black money being brought back to India. After swearing-in ceremony,
the government has also announced constitution of a Special Investigation Team
(SIT) and this step has been widely welcomed by the common people.
It was yesterday that common
people were shocked to see the affidavit submitted by government to the Supreme
Court of India whereby the government expressed its inability to disclose the
names of those having black money overseas either through offshore banking or
through other means. The technical difficulties mentioned in the said affidavit
were very much existing when you promised to bring the black money back in 100
days in election campaign. This has created a doubt among common people whether
declaration on bringing back the black money was merely an election promise to
add votes or what? During nationwide campaign, yourself has time and again
promised people that the black money will be brought back at any cost and that eradication
of corruption will be a priority for new government.
Now the NDA led government being
in power for more than past five months, the issues like black money or
appointment of Lokpal are not yet seeing light of the day.
Sir, the fellow countrymen have
been immensely impressed by your speeches during your recent visits to Japan
and USA. I am too thoroughly impressed. However, with a heavy heart now I am to
say that there is a huge gap between what you say and what your government is
delivering. Not the speeches but actions bring transformation.
On behalf of our fellow
countrymen, I request you to have a strict and clear strategy on this important
issue. In public matters, not the technicality but morality matters more. The
names of those who possess offshore black money, must get disclosed, no matter
how and what technical difficulties the government faces. Every difficulty is a
test of honesty and I am sure the countrymen will stand behind the government
to win in these testing times.
Sir, you have a diverse experience
of power and governance. I humbly submit that I am a Fakir having
nothing with me except dedicated love and affection for our country. Since the
time I was 25 years old, I have been determined that I will live and die for my
country only. I can never tolerate the corruption. Therefore, I have my own stern
views on black money and corruption, and hence this letter.
I would also like to gently remind
you of my letter dated 28th August through which I have expressed my
concerns towards appointment of Lokpal and other issues related to prevention
of corruption. I have received no response on the said letter. Enclosed please
find a copy of the same for your ready reference. Hope you will provide a due
attention to all the issues raised therein and take necessary decisions in this
regard.
Since last 35 years I have taken
up many agitations; not against any person or any party but in the larger
interests of our people and our country. Bringing black money back is an
important issue and if required I will not go back from agitating for the
issue. I am sure that your government will take a stern action and a firm stand
on this important public issue, irrespective of all difficulties.
Thanking you and extending my best
wishes to you on the occasion of Diwali,
Sincerely,
K B alias Anna Hazare
(Ralegansiddhi, 18th Oct 2014)
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