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JPC debate

The UPA government's offer of a special session to discuss the Opposition demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee to probe the 2G spectrum scam is welcome. A solution to the impasse can be reached only through face-to-face discussions among political parties. Nothing will be achieved by criticising one another.

Chambath Gopalakrishnan,

Palakkad

With the BJP rejecting Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee's offer of a special Parliament session, the deadlock over one of the biggest scams that had the dubious distinction of disrupting the entire winter session is likely to spill over into the budget session. Sadly, all issues related to the common man have been relegated to the background.

For the Congress, the 2G scam is a nightmare. It is moving heaven and earth to come out unscathed. For the BJP, it is a godsend opportunity and it is leaving no stone unturned. Thus the spectrum scam has become an issue of one-upmanship. Enough is enough. Break the deadlock in the larger interest of the nation.

B.H. Shanmukhappa,

Davanagere

Mr. Mukherjee's proposal of convening a so-called special session of Parliament is amusing. An entire session ended without any practical suggestion on constituting a JPC. How can a magic take place in a special session? Whose money is it, anyway? Somnath Chatterjee was right when he said our eminent parliamentarians do not deserve even one paisa of public money.

Benedict Thyagarajan,

Pune

The impasse created by the Opposition demand for a JPC and the government's refusal seems to be never ending. It is reasonable to assume that our leaders will not be able to find a solution to end the stalemate. It is, therefore, necessary to seek an alternative. I suggest that a committee of intellectuals — who are not politically oriented — be formed. Let the representatives of the Opposition and the government explain their positions on the matter. And let both parties accept the committee's recommendation.

K.K. Cherian,

Bangalore

Mr. Mukherjee's charge that the Opposition has destroyed Parliament by creating a deadlock is baseless and unreasonable. Why did Dr. Singh remain silent when the spectrum issue was raised in different forums by different people, parties and the media? Why is the government unwilling to form a JPC? The Congress owes an explanation. It is not enough to make pious statements on eliminating corruption.

R. Vasudevan,

Chennai

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