BJP questions PM146;s commitment

He said the repeal of POTA, not giving assent to similar anti-terror laws in BJP-ruled states, non-execution of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru and 8220;helping the accused being prosecuted under POTA for burning Sabarmati Express8221; raises a legitimate question whether a federal agency under Singh can really be trusted.

Jaitley asked, 8220;does the Prime Minister8217;s track record inspire confidence that he will implement his proposal for a federal agency against terror.8221;

He also sought to know whether Singh will have the political courage to strengthen the content of India8217;s anti-terrorist laws to make them more 8220;terrorist-unfriendly8221;.

Claiming that the Prime Minister and Congress had been opposing strong anti-terror law, he sought to know 8220;will not the federal agency be helpless in investigating terrorist crimes if confessions of terrorists are inadmissible evidence and an easy bail is available to the terrorists under normal law8221;.