AMN /
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat has communicated to Central Bureau of Investigation, CBI that he will not be able to appear before it today itself. Mr Rawat was summoned by CBI in connection with a probe into allegations of bribe against him.
The CBI had registered the preliminary enquiry on April 29 to probe a sting operation that purportedly showed Mr Rawat offering bribes to rebel Congress MLAs to support him during the floor test.
The agency had summoned Mr Rawat for examination on May 9, but he had sought more time. The case was handed over to the CBI when President’s Rule was imposed in the state.
The notification was withdrawn immediately after Mr Rawat proved his majority in the assembly and his government was restored. The Uttarakhand High Court had earlier set aside the chief minister’s plea seeking stay on CBI summons.