Blackmoney in Swiss accounts: Reveal names of 3 MPs, demands Advani

Stating that the focus of Parliament's winter session is bound to be on black money, senior BJP leader LK Advani today asked the government to reveal names of three MPs who figure in the Income tax probe list in connection with the Swiss bank accounts."I have the right to know who are they ? This is a very serious matter as it brings the issue of blackmoney close to the political system and it cannot be dealt with only as a tax evasion issue," Advani told reporters at a press conference here.Asking whether the Centre is really interested in exposing those who have funds stashed abroad, Advani said he has been demanding that the government must come out with a white paper on the steps it has taken to bring back this black money.Countries like USA, Germany, France and even smaller nations like Philippines, Peru and Nigeria have taken a variety of measures to bring back black money parked in foreign bank accounts with great success."Why is the UPA government not ready to do the same," he asked."It would be appropriate if the government presents a white paper on black money in the winter session," he said.Asked about corruption cases against former Karnataka Chief Minister Yeddyurappa, Advani said, "I have spoken in detail on this issue. I do not want to repeat the same things again and again." According to the senior leader, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had announced that he would initiate steps against blackmoney within first 100 days of UPA's second regime."A few months ago the Swiss Ambassador to India said if the Indian government shows the political will the Swiss government was willing to cooperate," Advani said.He said adding in majority of cases, blackmoney is the product of crime and corruption.Countries like USA, Germany, France and UK have entered into agreements and treaties with Switzerland which helped them extract information. The US got information of 4,000 account holders from the UBS Bank. Other countries have also managed to get substantial information, he said."The nature of the agreement which India has entered into is so worded that the government takes shelter under it to refuse to extract information. This is also prospective, giving scope to defaulters to withdraw their money," Advani said.