Govt has done no wrong: PM
The issue rocked both houses of Parliament with the BJP-led opposition demanding resignation of the PM.
By PTI |
NEW DELHI: Rejecting the Opposition fusillade, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday said government has done nothing wrong and was processing with "utmost urgency" the request for extradition of Italian businessman Ottavio Quattrocchi, an accused in Bofors case.
Government also made it clear that though there was no extradition treaty between India and Argentina, a request could be made for extradition of Quattrocchi under Argentinian law.
"I solemnly affirm to the public at large that this government has done nothing wrong. The CBI has been allowed the fullest possible freedom to go about its business and the rule of law will prevail," he told reporters in Parliament House when asked about opposition charges of deliberate delay and concealment by the government of Quattrocchi's detention in Argentina for 17 days.
The issue rocked both houses of Parliament with the BJP-led opposition demanding resignation of the Prime Minister.
In identical statements in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Personnel Suresh Pachouri said the release on bail of Quattrocchi will have no bearing on proceedings to extradite him.
"We have been informed on February 26, 2007 at 7.43 P.M. that Quattrocchi has been released on bail from preventive detention by the Federal Court in Argentina, with the condition that he will not leave Argentina. This will have no bearing on the extradition proceedings being initiated by our Government," the Minister said amid opposition protest.
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