Was Kalmadi tipped off about sacking?

So it was just a matter of time. "Administrative matters were anyway being looked at by Jarnail Singh, CEO of the OC, after Kalmadi came under fire regarding mismanagement of the Games

So it was just a matter of time. "Administrative matters were anyway being looked at by Jarnail Singh, CEO of the OC, after Kalmadi came under fire regarding mismanagement of the Games. In the past three months he had only issued 'one' circular and that too regarding holidays," sources added.



According to reports, after startling revelations in the scam, Kalmadi used only the back gate for entry and exit purposes at the OC office in Connaught Place.u00a0 "He started using the back gate to avoid the media. Later on it became a regular practice," said an OC official.

Sports Minister Ajay Maken, who assumed charge of the ministry last week, said Jarnail Singh, would take charge of the OC. "The government has decided today to remove Kalmadi ... and Bhanot ... with immediate effect," Maken said in a statement.

"The move comes in light of the ongoing investigation by the CBI over allegations of corruption and irregularities in organisation and conduct of the Commonwealth Games and the concerns expressed by the CBI and in the interest of impartial and unhindered investigations," he added.

"Kalmadi has been directed to hand over charge to Jarnail Singh, who is also a member of the executive board of the organising committee," he said.

Kalmadi refused to comment on his sacking, but said he is cooperating with the investigating agencies.
"I have no idea about the removal. I am ready to face any probe and I am cooperating with the investigating agencies," said Kalmadi, ruling out stepping down as President of Indian Olympic Association.

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