Sunday 31 July 2011

Parliament be supposed to not pre-judge 2G problem: Manmohan Singh

Manmohan Singh, current prime minister of India.Image via Wikipedia

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Monsoon gathering of Parliament, Prime Minister Manmohan Singhtoday sought to take the sting out of Opposition attack on the 2G issue, saying Parliament should not "pre-judge" it as the matter is before courts.

"The matter is before courts. It should be left to be decided by the court and Parliament should not pre-judge the issue," Singh told reporters on the sidelines of an all-party gathering convened by amplifier Meira Kumar.

The BJP has been gunning for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and home minister PChidambaram in the wake of previous telecom minister A Raja's allegations adjacent to them in the 2G case.

Opposition parties like the AIADMK have also demanded an explanation from the Prime Minister and the Home Minister as also Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Raja's charges in 2G spectrum scam of "Himalayan proportions".

On Anna Hazarae' threat to go on a fast from August 16 in protest against a "weak" Lokpal Bill, Singh said the Lokpal Bill's fate will be decided by Parliament.

"As you know, we are ready with the Lokpal Bill. Lokpal Bill's fate will be decided by Parliament. In a democracy, Parliament is a sovereign body, it should be allowed to function and discharge its duty," he said.

On Telangana MPs and MLAs resigning over the statehood demand, Singh hoped that the government would conquer the issue.
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