An All Party meeting convened this afternoon to break the logjam over the opposition demand for a JPC probe into 2G spectrum and other scams, remained inconclusive.According to sources, the government had proposed to expand the scope of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) by attaching a multi disciplinary agency to look go into the 2G spectrum issue. However, the opposition stuck to its demand for a JPC probe.The Leader of the Lok Sabha, Mr Pranab Mukherjee told the meeting that he will convey the views of the Opposition to the Prime Minister and get back to them. An All Party meeting held last week had also failed to arrive at an amicable solution to the stalemate.Earlier, the issue rocked both houses of Parliament for the seventh working day in a row today leading to their adjournment for the day.The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha were first adjourned till noon and then for the day after laying of papers following pandemonium.While the Opposition persisted with its demand for a probe by the JPC, the ruling party members were seen carrying placards demanding the dismissal of the Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa over the land scam issue.Our correspondent says, except for the opening day, the two houses of Parliament have not been able to transact much business in the Winter Session of Parliament which is now in its third week.
News On AIR | November 22, 2010 3:59 PM
APM to end deadlock over 2G spectrum issue remains inconclusive; Parliament adjourns for the day