We will spare no one: Sonia
Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday made it clear that the government will “spare no one” found to be involved in malpractices or corruption related to the Commonwealth Games.
Addressing a general body meeting of the Congress Party in Parliament (CPP), Mrs Gandhi said: “I trust that as soon as the Games are over, the government will look into allegations of malpractices and spare no one found involved in them.”
She said: “The Commonwealth Games are now just a few weeks away. This is the time for all of us to come together and ensure their success... The success of the Games is that of our country — not of any party or any individual. The Prime Minister has himself intervened decisively.”
CPP sources said party MP Suresh Kalmadi, who is chairman of the Games Organising Committee, was not present at the general body meeting despite being a CPP office-bearer.
Mr Kalmadi has become a controversial figure since doubts have been raised about preparations for the Games.
He could not even defend himself effectively when the matter was raised in the Lok Sabha some days back, and the Congress Party has clearly indicated its reluctance to defend him publicly.
Sports minister M.S. Gill’s recent Parliament statement did not quell the impression that large-scale irregularities had taken place.
Against the backdrop of reports about delays and shoddy work, there are indications that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh might personally inspect some Games venues next week.
“Commonwealth Games Federation president Mike Fennell has seen (the venues), and I hope to take the Prime Minister (to the venues) next week,” the sports minister told the Rajya Sabha on Thursday during Question Hour.
The venues, he added, were mostly ready and only temporary fitting work was now being carried out.
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It would be interesting to
Anupam
20 Aug 2010 - 12:15
It would be interesting to run an opinion poll as to how many believe Mrs Sonia Gandhi's word that guilty in CWG corruption will be punished "after the games are over".
What will happen is that a
AnupaAmar
20 Aug 2010 - 08:25
What will happen is that a commission of inquiry will be set up appointing retired Supreme Court judge. He will take five years to start the inquiry and take further 10 years and ask for more time and money. And actual recommendations finding some junior people guilty of procedural lapses will be submitted.
Why the 'sparing' part is
Amitoj Gautam
20 Aug 2010 - 08:09
Why the 'sparing' part is being reserved for after the Games? As usual, nothing will come out once the Games are over. By that time, India would have won few medals also. So even the Indian public will be as forgiving as ever. Suresh Kalmadi will be out of action for few months till public memory fades.
I agree at this time the top
Rajendra
20 Aug 2010 - 07:51
I agree at this time the top priority is the timely completion of venues and succesful completion of the games. However the guilty of the misdeeds, and who brought shame to the nation is worse than a traitor and should be trated severly.
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