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No compromise on POTO, asserts BJP
In the wake of the terrorist attack on Parliament, BJP adopted a tougher posture on POTO saying there should be no compromise on the passage of anti-terrorism bill in Parliament.
In the wake of the terrorist attack on Parliament, BJP adopted a tougher posture on POTO saying there should be no compromise on the passage of anti-terrorism bill in Parliament.
BJP MPs say there is no question of compromise on POTO and if the opposition is against it, the country should know who is opposed to it, party spokesman V K Malhotra told reporters after the party's parliamentary party meeting.
He said at the meeting the members were unanimous in favour of the passage of the Bill as it was necessary in the wake of the December 13 attack on Parliament.
To a question on Left parties suggesting setting aside of contentious issues like CAG report on defence purchases, including coffins for Kargil martyrs, and POTO in the current session, Malhotra said there is no question of any compromise on POTO as it becomes more important after December 13.
If the bill is not passed, the ordinance would be re-promulgated after the end of the current session of Parliament, he said.
Bureau Report
He said at the meeting the members were unanimous in favour of the passage of the Bill as it was necessary in the wake of the December 13 attack on Parliament.
To a question on Left parties suggesting setting aside of contentious issues like CAG report on defence purchases, including coffins for Kargil martyrs, and POTO in the current session, Malhotra said there is no question of any compromise on POTO as it becomes more important after December 13.
If the bill is not passed, the ordinance would be re-promulgated after the end of the current session of Parliament, he said.
Bureau Report