Parliament should not pre-judge 2G issue: PM

The BJP has been gunning for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Home Minister P Chidambaram in the wake of former Telecom minister A Raja’s allegations against 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 ti function and discharge its duty,” he said.

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

PM meets President Patil

Ahead of the Monsoon session of Parliament starting tomorrow,Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday called on President Pratibha Patil and apprised her about the forthcoming session and other national and international issues.

A Rashtrapati Bhavan spokesperson said that the meeting between the two leaders lasted for 30 minutes.

“The two leaders discussed about the forthcoming Monsoon Session of the Parliament and various other issues of national and international importance,” the spokesperson said.

They also discussed the just-concluded state visit of the President to South Korea and Mongolia. She returned last night.