Any probe into corruption charges in CWG after event: Gill

New Delhi, Aug 10 (PTI) Ruling out a Joint Parliamentary
inquiry into allegations of corruption in the commonwealth
games, Indian Sports Minister M S Gill Tuesday promised a
thorough probe after the event but angered the Opposition in
the Lok Sabha when he asked them to use the information right
law for accessing details on spending on projects.
Taking exception to his advise, opposition Bharatiya
Janata Party members walked out of the House saying the
minister's advise amounted to lowering Parliament's
importance.
Replying to a debate in the Lok Sabha (Lower House of
Indian Parliament) on CWG preparations, Sports Minister M S
Gill rejected demands for a Joint Parliamentary Committee
probe saying it was a "different construct".
"I have studied the history (of JPCs) and whether (a JPC
probe) has to be done or not not is a different question," he
said.
Gill noted that everyone was concerned over preparedness
as it related to the country's image but insisted that the
event would be held with grandeur.
While leaving the House, BJP members were heard chanting
"we want JPC". Leader of the Opposition Sushma Swraj said he
(rpt) he has "insulted" Parliament by questioning its efficacy
and by suggesting that RTI was "much above" it.
Samajwadi Party leader Mulayam Singh Yadav also demanded
JPC probe, asking the government why it was shying away from
it.
"We are ready to consider any level of inquiry into any
allegation of corruption. Our government will be there even
after October 15. Let the focus at present be on the
sportspersons when the games are not far off," he said.
"Nothing will be hidden or covered up," Gill said in his
hour-long reply which was repeatedly interrupted by Opposition
members, who continued to pose queries on allegations of
corruption and diversion of funds. PTI NCB
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