Prime Minister Manmohan Singh finally, broke his silence on the scams that have tarnished the image of the United Progressive Alliance government (UPA) and shed light on what he's doing to deal with it. In a meeting with editors of TV channels, he says he is dead serious about bringing wrongdoers to book. He also refuted suggestions of inaction and said he is not a lame duck PM and has no intention of quitting before he completes his term.
But the key question was what the PM had to say in response to the 2G scam. The prime minister puts the blame for the 2G mess squarely on the shoulders of former telecom minister A Raja, saying that licences were the former telecom minister's prerogative. The PM clarified that the first-come-first-serve process was decided solely by the telecom ministry.Discover the latest Business News, Sensex, and Nifty updates. Obtain Personal Finance insights, tax queries, and expert opinions on Moneycontrol or download the Moneycontrol App to stay updated!
