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Dispensable Restlessness

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The hullabaloo of opposition, particularly the BJP, over the probing of 2G spectrum scam by the Public Account Committee (PAC) is beyond the understanding as the party has a sinking feeling that its demand for the JPC probe would be put on backburner with the prominence of the PAC’s functioning. It is axiomatic that PAC has its own gamut that cannot investigate all facets of the sordid saga of 2G spectrum. So the BJP’s fret is downright unwarranted that PAC, if goes on, will tone down the opposition’s high-pitch protest for the JPC probe.

PAC chairman Murali Manohar Joshi has called spade a spade that he is in favour of forming the JPC and has no right to accept the offer of Prime Minister ready to appear before PAC. The line is vividly drawn between the jurisdiction of JPC and PAC. One cannot override the other. When the JPC cannot be supplementary to PAC, why the cloud of doubt is created that one parliamentary body could be stumbling block for the other. The paradox is that such a chaotic political milieu is spawned by the BJP.

It is a moot point that BJP is really in delusion or doing all commotion for its political aggrandizement. If it is saffron gimmick, it will be a political skullduggery of the BJP. If the intensity of protest for JPC probe plummets, it will be a big blow to not only BJP but also to the opposition also, which started a crusade in the national interests of the nation. So BJP should not be in a mess in this connection. If the opposition departs from their mission, the ruling party will fish in the troubled water and the country will eventually bear the brunt.

As the government walks tightrope on the JPC issue and meticulously fend off the blizzard of opposition’s demand for the JPC probe, the BJP should not be in Catch-22 situation with regard to PAC. If the BJP considers formation of PAC is overriding its demand for the JPC probe, the party will be entrapped by the Congress’ ploy, which deems both committee alike and on this ground Prime Minister has even offered to present himself before the PAC. If the opposition, particularly BJP, has rolled up their sleeves to fight against corruption and wants the brainchild of 2G spectrum-gate to be brought to book, they should for the time being stop playing politics and shift their spotlight on mission, justifying the role of opposition in democracy.

Ramakant/ Dr A K JHA

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