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Hitting out at the Opposition, Singh said it was
"unfortunate" that it continues to raise the "old charges".
"It is most surprising that speculative, unverified and
unverifiable communications should be given dignity and seized
upon by the Opposition parties to revive old charges that have
been soundly rejected," Singh said.
He pointed out that the UPA-I had won the Confidence
Motion in July 2008 with 275 votes in favour and 256 against.
These allegations of bribery were investigated by a
committee of the 14th Lok Sabha which concluded that there was
insufficient evidence to draw any conclusion.
"I am disappointed that the Opposition has forgotten what
happened thereafter. The Opposition repeated the allegations
of bribery and how did the people respond," he said, citing
the increase in Congress seats from 141 to 206 in the 2009 Lok
Sabha polls as compared to BJP whose tally declined from 138
to 116 and that of Left parties from 59 to 34.
Insisting that the UPA-I "always enjoyed" the confidence
of people, Singh said, "The UPA-II government has been formed
in the 15th Lok Sabha and enjoys the confidence of this House
and the people of India."
In both the Houses, Opposition members wanted to seek
clarifications on Singh's statement but they were disallowed.
In the Rajya Sabha, Leader of Opposition Arun Jaitley said
the Opposition could not be "gagged" after Chairman Hamid
Ansari said rules do not permit clarifications as the Prime
Minister had not made a suo motu statement but had spoken in
response to demands.
This led to uproar in the House and adjournment, first
till 3 PM and then for the day. Similarly, the Lok Sabha was
adjourned for the day in view of uproar by the Opposition
members.
Earlier in the morning, Singh said at a function, "I have
no knowledge of any such purchases and I am absolutely
categorical, I have not authorised anyone to purchase any
votes. I am not aware of any acts of purchase of votes."
He insisted, "I am absolutely certain in asserting that I
am not at all, I think, involved in any of these
transactions."
Hitting out at the Opposition, Singh said it was
"unfortunate" that it continues to raise the "old charges".
"It is most surprising that speculative, unverified and
unverifiable communications should be given dignity and seized
upon by the Opposition parties to revive old charges that have
been soundly rejected," Singh said.
He pointed out that the UPA-I had won the Confidence
Motion in July 2008 with 275 votes in favour and 256 against.
These allegations of bribery were investigated by a
committee of the 14th Lok Sabha which concluded that there was
insufficient evidence to draw any conclusion.
"I am disappointed that the Opposition has forgotten what
happened thereafter. The Opposition repeated the allegations
of bribery and how did the people respond," he said, citing
the increase in Congress seats from 141 to 206 in the 2009 Lok
Sabha polls as compared to BJP whose tally declined from 138
to 116 and that of Left parties from 59 to 34.
Insisting that the UPA-I "always enjoyed" the confidence
of people, Singh said, "The UPA-II government has been formed
in the 15th Lok Sabha and enjoys the confidence of this House
and the people of India."
In both the Houses, Opposition members wanted to seek
clarifications on Singh's statement but they were disallowed.
In the Rajya Sabha, Leader of Opposition Arun Jaitley said
the Opposition could not be "gagged" after Chairman Hamid
Ansari said rules do not permit clarifications as the Prime
Minister had not made a suo motu statement but had spoken in
response to demands.
This led to uproar in the House and adjournment, first
till 3 PM and then for the day. Similarly, the Lok Sabha was
adjourned for the day in view of uproar by the Opposition
members.
Earlier in the morning, Singh said at a function, "I have
no knowledge of any such purchases and I am absolutely
categorical, I have not authorised anyone to purchase any
votes. I am not aware of any acts of purchase of votes."
He insisted, "I am absolutely certain in asserting that I
am not at all, I think, involved in any of these
transactions."
