Government planning to return money seized by ED to the poor: PM Modi

The Prime Minister noted that the new ‘Nyaya Sanhita’, which was brought in to replace the Indian Penal Code, “has some provisions” in this regard.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 16 said that the government is exploring options to return the money seized by the Enforcement Directorate in corruption cases to the poor. PM Modi said he is in discussion with legal experts to make this happen.

In an exclusive interview with India Today, Prime Minister Modi said, "I am putting a lot of thought into this because I feel from my heart that these people have looted the poor's money by misusing their position, and they should get it back."

“If I have to make legal changes, I will do it. I am currently seeking the assistance of the legal team. I have instructed the judiciary to advise me on what to do with the money that is lying around,” PM Modi said when asked about the whereabouts of the heaps of money seized by the Enforcement Directorate.

The Prime Minister noted that the new ‘Nyaya Sanhita’, which was brought in to replace the Indian Penal Code, “has some provisions” in this regard.

The government agencies have so far seized Rs 1.25 lakh crore, he added.