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After the directions of Central Information Commission (CIC) to provide information in the case, the MEA has accepted that records of discussions of meetings between the then Minister of External Affairs Swaran Singh and US Secretary William Rogers on October 5, 1972 were available but refused to disclose them claiming confidentiality.
The information was sought by Anuj Dhar, author of the book "CIA's Eye on South Asia" which carries details of the case, under the RTI Act.
But it was rejected by the ministry saying it does not take into cognizance reports of foreign governments, newspapers and books as those are unsubstantiated.
"While ministry is claiming confidentiality clause, the US government has declassified memorandum of conversation between Singh and Rogers titled "Indian Allegations Regarding CIA Activities", Dhar said.
The spy case created furore after it came to light that a senior Indian minister was allegedly leaking crucial information on cabinet meetings to CIA.
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Moles,spies and traitors are and were always in Govt of India whenever this was under Congress.This episode was/is most serious one which could eliminate congress from Indian polity for ever.There had been and there are moles working for not only USA but for China,Britain and even Pakistan and they have most important roles in the Governmental system.There are elements within Indian intellegence net-work who are passing countriy's secrets and most confidential infos through different channels like charity Orgs,missionaries and even human-rights orgs.Since SoniaGandhi has taken the lead role perhaps there is no secrets left which could have any serious impact on Indian planning or motivations.There is nothing safe or secure,almost every office and official is vulnerable while corruptions rules India.Even in recent LokSabha elections CIA/USA played great role.I can bet even Indian nukes and other weapons establishment is also no secret to USA,Pakistan and China.Root cause is greed