‘Donors, auditors cleared us,’ say Teesta and Javed

The government has cancelled the registration of the Sabrang Trust under the Foreign Contributions Registration Act (FCRA), citing six violations. It has accused Teesta Setalvad and Javed Anand, founders and co-trustees of the Sabrang Trust, of misusing foreign funds for buying personal items and made public a long and graphic list of items.

Civil Society put questions to Setalvad and Anand on the allegations against them. Here is their rejoinder.

You have been accused of diverting Rs 12 lakh from foreign sources for personal use. A string of items are listed. How could such expenses. . .