Arvind Kejriwal targets Mukesh Ambani, criminal case is ‘shocking, says Reliance

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has said criminal cases will be filed against billionaire Mukesh Ambani, Union Oil Minister Veerappa Moily and other policy-makers for colluding to inflate the prices of gas.

Reliance Industries Limited, owned by Mr Ambani, has been allowed windfall and illegitimate gains, said Mr Kejriwal; he said he was acting on the basis of four complaints.
The union government in December said that from April 1, Reliance can double the prices of gas that it produces from the D6 block off the Eastern Coast. Mr Kejriwal wants the Prime Minister to suspend that hike pending an enquiry.

Reacting to Mr Kejriwal’s charges, Oil Minister Veerappa Moily said, “Nothing is done without expert advice. If he can give (us) some money, we’ll be happy to reduce prices.”

A statement from Reliance described Mr Kejriwal’s decision as “shocking” and his charges as “completely without merit” and said it will resort to “Available legal remedies.”