The Congress today rejected the opposition demand for the resignation of Home Minister P Chidambaram. Party spokesman Abhishek Manu Singhvi said the party, not in any manner, accepts the allegation made by Subramanian Swamy against him. Mr Singhvi said this precise issue has been raised by Dr Swamy in the apex court and is sub judice. Meanwhile, Law Minister Salman Khurshid today strongly defended Home Minister P Chidambaram's handling of the allocation of 2G spectrum licenses. Replying to questions on reports of Chidambaram's alleged involvement in the 2G Spectrum scam, Mr Khurshid said that Chidambaram did not do anything questionable during his tenure as the Finance Minister. Mr Khurshid said that there were no wrong doings by Mr Chidambaram and government fully supports and stands by him. The Law Minister also stated that the Opposition's demand for Mr Chidambaram's resignation is uncalled for and unwarranted. He accussed the Opposition of being politically motivated in making allegations against the Home Minister.
News On AIR | September 22, 2011 1:14 PM
Cong rejects Subramanian Swamy's allegation against Chidambaram