Who is pawan kumar bansal

Bansal, who resigned in May last year as Railway Minister after the matter came to light, was named as a prosecution witness in the case. CBI court had sent the summons to Bansal to appear before it today for recording of his statement as a prosecution witness. CBI court has sent the summons to Bansal to appear before it tomorrow for recording of his statement as a prosecution witness.

Pawan Bansal's nephew Vijay Singla and 9 others, arrested in the Rs cr bribery case, were today put on trial by a special court. Unlike other politicians, Pawan Kumar Bansal had a certain image of "Mr Clean" and was known for being meticulous in work. Pressure mounted for his removal as more instances of impropriety tumbled out amidst talk of a reshuffle of the Union Cabinet.

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Profession or Occupation Self. Having buckled under the pressure of the Opposition; Bansal who was then the Union Minister of Railways, had to resign from office. Besides, Bansal having assumed charge as the Union Minister of Railways in October , had become the first Congress leader to serve the ministry in the last 17 years.

Later, he was also entrusted with the responsibility of the post of Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs. This time, the defending MP Kirron Kher will have to grapple with the anti-incumbency factor. Bansal, on the other hand, may cash in on the sentiments of his domestic electorate which has sent him to Parliament several times in the past. The views expressed by the author are personal and do not in any way represent those of Times Network. Follow us on :. Congress leader Pawan Kumar Bansal, who began his political career as a youth leader, served various ministries including the ministry of railways under UPA government headed by ex-PM Manmohan Singh.