-The Times of India
Two days after Prashant Bhushan and Arvind Kejriwal alleged that realty major DLF gave properties to Robert Vadra at grossly undervalued rates, Left parties on Monday demanded a probe into the dealings of the companies.
About the delayed response, a senior CPM leader said, "Why should we react until we have ascertained facts? Moreover, all senior leaders were away in various parts of the country." The CPM politburo could only meet on Monday after which the statement was issued.
The CPM politburo noted that a number of charges were leveled about "business dealings of companies promoted by Robert Vadra". The party demanded the "business dealings and affairs of these companies should be investigated by relevant authorities".
Senior CPI leader Gurudas Dasgupta said, "The best way to deal is to have a judicial probe. I condemn what Mr Chidambaram said about no probe required. One after another CAG reports have indicted the government. The guilty should be brought to book."
Dasgupta, however, raised suspicion about Kejriwal’s motive. "If he really wants to fight corruption, why is he holding one press conference after another? He should seek an enquiry into the allegations. This raises the question whether he is fighting a proxy war against the Congress leadership."