
A story of how the suitcase people are compromising Indian defence: "We at Tehelka.com managed to sell the Lepage 90, the ALION and the Krueger 3000 to the Indian defence establishment - ostensibly fourth generation hand-held thermal cameras and, needless to add, non-existent." Read the full story: www.tehelka.com "The cast of characters nailed by Operation West End is stellar. At the very apex, the BJP President Bangaru Laxman, who took a one lakh token bribe to facilitate West End's prospects. In a revealing meeting, he waited expectantly for another $30000, which never came, because we never had them.." --Tarun Tejpal in "Sleaze, senseless greed and dirty heroes" www.tehelka.com Video Transcript Excerpt: TEHELKA: Sir, this is a small gift...small gift. BANGARU LAXMAN: Oh, no, no... TEHELKA: It's a small gift for the New Year party. Right? [Frame again shifts towardsBangaru Laxman] [Bangaru Laxman opens the drawer, takes money from Tehelka reporter and puts it away] TEHELKA: New Year party fund, hain? One lakh rupee, hain? [Pause] TEHELKA: So what time can I call my boss here? BANGARU LAXMAN: Tomorrow...hmm... [Tehelka reporter's mobile phone rings] BANGARU LAXMAN: ...Five o'clock. TEHELKA: Yeah, in five o'clock. In here? TEHELKA: And then...rupee. BANGARU LAXMAN: When do you...? TEHELKA: Tomorrow. Rupee or dollar? BANGARU LAXMAN: Dollars. You can give dollars. TEHELKA: Okay. We can give you dollars. Sir, we need your blessing. BANGARU LAXMAN: Okay. TEHELKA: Okay. I <b>...</b>
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