INX Media Case: CBI Starts Questioning P Chidambaram

The CBI on Friday again questioned former Union finance minister P Chidambaram in connection with alleged corruption in granting foreign investment clearances to INX Media during his tenure. It is said that a team of agency officials are grilling him on various aspects pertaining to the process of granting the clearances, alleged meetings with INX media promoter Indrani Mukerjea, companies Chess Management and Advantage Strategic etc. On Thursday, Chidambaram who had spent a quiet night at the agency guest house in suite number 5 on the ground floor of the CBI headquarters, was offered breakfast in the morning before questioning began around 10.20 am.