The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is going to discuss allegations against IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi and all other issues related to the Kochi franchise bid during its working Committee meeting scheduled for 2nd of next month.<br/><br/>BCCI's Media and Finance Committee chairman Rajiv Shukla told reporters in New Delhi that the allegations against Modi would also be discussed in the Indian Premier League's Governing Council meeting to be held soon.<br/><br/>He said the working committee meeting would be preceded by the IPL governing council meeting.<br/><br/>Meanwhile, Lalit Modi has refuted allegations of betting and money laundering in the event.<br/><br/>Reacting to media reports that some stakeholders, including he himself, were involved in betting in the league, he wrote on Twitter that the charges were nonsense and aimed at discrediting the Twenty20 tournament.<br/><br/>Modi said there is no wrongdoing in the event as the ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit is keeping an eye on it.<br/><br/>Modi is currently in Dubai to attend the ICC's Executive Board meeting on behalf of BCCI President Shashank Manohar.<br/><br/>Senior Congress leader Jagadambika Pal demanded a thorough probe into the matters relating to the Indian Premier League (IPL). Talking to reporters outside Parliament, he alleged that huge amounts have been invested into the League by the Corporate Houses after evading taxes into the entire IPL dealings.<br/><br/>Speaking on the issue, CPIM polit bureau member Brinda Karat demanded a Joint Parliamentary Committee probe into the matter.<br/><br/>Talking to reporters outside Parliament, Mrs Karat alleged that though the Income Tax department had prior information of the reported scam but no action was taken.<br/><br/>After the resignation of Shashi Tharoor as union minister in the wake of the IPL Kochi controversy, Congress on Monday said it has always taken a high moral ground.<br/><br/>Party spokesperson Jayanthi Natarajan told reporters outside Parliament House that Congress has always taken a high moral ground while BJP has never done this whether it was Tehelka, George Fernandes or the demolition of the Babri mosque.<br/><br/>Meanwhile, Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi on Monday alleged that the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament is glorified gambling run with black money. He accused IPL Chief Lalit Modi for having close links with the Bhartiya Janta Party whose morals are questionable.
News On AIR | April 19, 2010 2:40 PM
BCCI to discuss allegations against Lalit Modi; Cong, CPIM seek probe into IPL