Cong targets General,MP says sack him

The Congress party,which was equivocal on this issue till now,on Thursday hardened its stance against the Army Chief,dismissing his contention in his controversial letter to the PM. It is ridiculous to suggest that every nut and bolt is procured by the ministry. Army is autonomous at many levels and when big bucks comes into play,the ministry comes in, Congress spokesperson Renuka Chowdhury told reporters.

It is a very sensitive issue. The country is being visited by leaders,including those from our neighbouring country. There should be restraint and constraint. Our patience should not be viewed as our weakness, she said.

She said that no one would compromise on the defence preparedness of the nation and anyone pointing fingers at the Defence Ministry was not only doubting the integrity of the government but also that of Parliament.