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Rajasthan chief minister Vasundhara Raje could land into more trouble as the latest media reports suggest that she had recommended former IPL chief Modi for a Padma award in 2007.
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According to a news report, Lalit Modi was recommended for the Padma Award in 2007 by Vasundhara Raje led-Rajasthan government. The Rajasthan Sports Council had recommended Modi's name on July 28, 2007. Raje, in her first stint, was Rajasthan chief minister from 2003 to 2008.
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Raje had reportedly forwarded Lalit Modi's name through the sports council on the ground of his vast business empire and his contributions in development of cricket in the state. The Sports Council had recommended Lalit Modi's name for his contributions to sports and business in the state.
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As per reports, council had sought application from Lalit Modi to recommend his name for the coveted award. Secretary of the council at that time, UD Khan, had reportedly sent the form for the award to the then Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) secretary, Subhash Joshi. Modi was president of the RCA at that point in time.
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Council forwarded the form to Rajasthan chief secretary for further action. One recommendation for Modi was exclusively for him and his name was clubbed with international archer Limba Ram, when his name was sent for Padma awards. Government had cited how much money Modi had invested in the state and his contributions towards development of sports in the state. Modi had organized Champions Trophy in 2006.
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