NEW DELHI -Islamic preacher Zakir Naik has exposed Modi government false charges against him
Zakir Naik has rubbished allegations levelled by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and said the investigating agency is lying about his tax status.
In a recent chargesheet against Zakir Naik, the Enforcement Directorate had alleged that despite having no earnings, Zakir Naik laundered Rs 49 crore over a period of six years, India Today has reported.
"Why is the ED lying? Everyone, including government agencies, knows that I have multiple businesses and revenue streams and that my earnings have always been reflected in the tax returns that I have filed," said Zakir Naik. He said this in a press statement, a copy of which is with India Today TV.
Zakir Naik also questioned the ED's intentions behind the allegations and asked, "Is the pressure so huge that they need to lie to achieve the goal set out by their political bosses? For once, can they start showing some spine and be truthful in treating my case?"
Zakir Naik is also facing investigations for his alleged links with terror activities. These charges were slapped by the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
Zakir Naik has claimed that he has filed his tax returns "dutifully every year till 2016" and that the Enforcement Directorate has access to his tax papers.
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