March 4: The Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, on Friday in his distinctive humility admitted his responsibility in case of CVC’s appointment controversy. He was responding to a query at a press meet.
“I don’t think it’s related to the compulsions of coalition. I’ve already said that I respect the judgment of the Supreme Court. Since the Supreme Court has pronounced it and I, as a loyal, law abiding citizen of the country, accept and respect its verdict. And I accept my responsibility.”
In yet another related query as when he will make a statement in Parliament on this account and what will be the future course of action, he asserted that he should speak to Parliament first, yet in the same breath mentioned, “But I’ve not made up my mind. The issue being raised is important and it is necessary to ensure that such thing don’t happen in the future.”
Meanwhile, the government on Friday clarified that Mr P.J. Thomas does not hold the constitutional post of Central Vigilance Commissioner whether he quits or not.