The BJP demand for widening the scope of the JPC to probe the alleged 2G spectrum scam has been rejectedby the Congress. The indication was given by the Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal at a meeting he had in New Delhi with the Chief whips of various political parties in Parliament. The meeting was held ahead of the Budget Session next week. The whips had apprehended that it would be difficult for both Houses of Parliament to run smoothly if the opposition demand for the JPC was not accepted.The formation of a JPC did not figure at the Union Cabinet meeting yesterday.