Why is Kalikho Pul’s death still a mystery?
We did probe [the death]. But the suicide note spoke of many things which the state government could not solve. So, we referred the matter to the Central government.
The suicide note contained several allegations of corruption.
I have nothing to say about it.
Did the state government fail to investigate the matter thoroughly?
There was nothing to be investigated by the state government. Pul mentioned a lot of things in his suicide note. Those issues are beyond the brief of the state government.
Will you agree for a CBI probe?
We will definitely agree.
Was not your government abdicating responsibility by referring the matter to the Central government?
Had we not done that, we would have been criticised for that as well.
You knew Pul very well. What did you think about him?
I knew him for a very long time. He was a close friend and a good man. But after seeing him committing suicide, I have changed my opinion.
Pul wanted to join the BJP.
Yes. But he was not as desperate as many people said.
His family said he was desperate, but many in the BJP were reluctant to take him.
Not many, maybe some people. However, I was not privy to such information.
Pul’s family wants to meet the prime minister for justice.
There is nothing wrong in them meeting the prime minister. He should hear them out.
