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Reoprt on Cash for Vote Scam Finalised

Reportedly a divided stands taken by the members and seeks for further investigation. The scam was an added blot on the democratic India. A no-confidence motion and political cartwheels, which once again proved that there are no permanent friends and foes in party politics, served whose interest? The core but forgotten issues but India's sovereignty and right to self-determination( in the backdrop of Nuke deal) and the power of the executive to sign treaties and agreements without parliamentary sanction or approval. The winning of motion (by whatever means) made the government forget it promises to discuss the matter in the House or it simply find this unnecessary. My be absolutely unnecessary after the move for privilege motion was ruled out on the technical reason that PM is not a member of the Lok Sabha.

India Opposes Putting Asbestos in Hazardous List

The rest recognises it as a threat and want to get rid of it. Where to dumb this hazardous substance, should have been a major problem but now have an easy solution. When countries like India are ready to invite these substances in, why should such a question bother the developed world. India boasts about a green bench in SC and dedicated ministries for environment at central and in certain states. It has laws to deal with environmental issues, though its adequacy and effect may be questioned. The news clearly indicates whose interest the delegates were serving by opposing the inclusion of asbestos in the hazardous substance list and at whose cost. Any way, life comes cheaper in India.

SC on Appreciation of Evidence When Eye Witnesses Tender Inconsistent Versions

Take on Narco Test by the Committee of Lok Sabha MPs Probing the Cash-for-Votes Scandal