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Panel 'satisfied' with Modi probe Panel 'satisfied' with Modi probe
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The chief of a panel probing the 2002 riots in India's Gujarat state has said he is "satisfied" with the questioning of Chief Minister Narendra Modi. The man leading an inquiry into 2002 riots in India's Gujarat state has said he is "satisfied" with the questioning of Chief Minister Narendra Modi.
RK Raghavan said Mr Modi could be called again for questioning if there were any "major gaps" in his answers.RK Raghavan said Mr Modi could be called again for questioning if there were any "major gaps" in his answers.
Mr Modi appeared for the first time before the panel investigating the deadly riots on Saturday.Mr Modi appeared for the first time before the panel investigating the deadly riots on Saturday.
Gujarat authorities have been criticised for not doing enough to prevent the violence. The Gujarat authorities reject criticism that they did not do enough to prevent the violence.
More than 1,000 people, mostly Muslims, died in the riots.More than 1,000 people, mostly Muslims, died in the riots.
Mr Modi, a leading member of the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), denies any wrongdoing.Mr Modi, a leading member of the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), denies any wrongdoing.
The riots took place after 60 Hindus died in a train fire.The riots took place after 60 Hindus died in a train fire.
The cause of the blaze was never clearly established.The cause of the blaze was never clearly established.
Hindu groups allege the fire was started by Muslim protesters, but an earlier inquiry said the blaze was an accident.Hindu groups allege the fire was started by Muslim protesters, but an earlier inquiry said the blaze was an accident.
'Fully satisfied''Fully satisfied'
Mr Modi told reporters he had been questioned for several hours by the Supreme Court-appointed panel, but gave no details of his testimony.Mr Modi told reporters he had been questioned for several hours by the Supreme Court-appointed panel, but gave no details of his testimony.
RK Raghavan, head of the panel, told reporters he was was "fully satisfied" with the questioning of Mr Modi.RK Raghavan, head of the panel, told reporters he was was "fully satisfied" with the questioning of Mr Modi.
He said Mr Modi could be called again for questioning "only if major gaps have remained in his answers." He said Mr Modi could be called again for questioning "only if major gaps have remained in his answers".
Mr Raghavan said the panel would examine the evidence and hoped submit a report to the Supreme Court by 30 April.Mr Raghavan said the panel would examine the evidence and hoped submit a report to the Supreme Court by 30 April.
Mr Modi was summoned in connection with the murder of a former Congress party MP, Ehsan Jaffrey, who was among dozens of Muslims killed in a residential complex in the state's biggest city, Ahmedabad.Mr Modi was summoned in connection with the murder of a former Congress party MP, Ehsan Jaffrey, who was among dozens of Muslims killed in a residential complex in the state's biggest city, Ahmedabad.
His widow has filed a petition accusing Mr Modi of aiding and abetting his murder, a charge that has been rejected by the chief minister's BJP party.His widow has filed a petition accusing Mr Modi of aiding and abetting his murder, a charge that has been rejected by the chief minister's BJP party.
The Supreme Court set up a panel to investigate the riots two years ago, after allegations that the Gujarat government was doing little to bring those responsible to justice, he adds.The Supreme Court set up a panel to investigate the riots two years ago, after allegations that the Gujarat government was doing little to bring those responsible to justice, he adds.
Mr Modi is one of more than 60 people who have been named as co-accused.Mr Modi is one of more than 60 people who have been named as co-accused.
In the past, the Supreme Court has criticised the government of Gujarat for failing to protect its Muslim citizens.In the past, the Supreme Court has criticised the government of Gujarat for failing to protect its Muslim citizens.
Mr Modi's supporters have always said that under the circumstances he could have done little to prevent the violence.Mr Modi's supporters have always said that under the circumstances he could have done little to prevent the violence.