A controversial ordinance that protects convicted parliamentarians and triggered a furious critique from Rahul Gandhi is likely to be withdrawn this evening by the cabinet. The Prime Minister has reportedly conveyed this decision in a meeting with afternoon with President Pranab Mukherjee, who had allegedly expressed grave reservations about the executive order when it was sent to him for his assent last week.
- Government decisions on ordinance for convicted MPs are taken with an eye on elections.
Akhilesh Yadav, Samajwadi Party leader and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister 2/10/2013 - I am happy that the ordinance will be withdrawn.
Ajit Singh, Aviation Minister 2/10/2013 - If I was in the Prime Minister's place, I would've quit.
Parkash Badal, Punjab Chief Minister 2/10/2013 - This seemed like a political urgency. I don't understand how a smaller bench can squash a judgment given by a larger bench. I don't know what urgency the government has to introduce this ordinance. It should have been sent to the House and a standing committee should have been appointed. This should be thoroughly discussed in the House and then passed. An ordinance is not necessary at this juncture.Elangovan, DMK leader 2/10/2013
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