2G spectrum allocation: Telecom Minister should quit, says CPM

New Delhi, Oct 23 (PTI) Demanding a thorough probe into
the allocation of 2G spectrum licences, the Communist Party of
India-Marxist (CPI-M) Friday said A Raja should not remain the
Telecom Minster in the interest of having a fair probe
following Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) raids in
connection with the issue.

The CPI(M) said it was "shocking" to hear from Raja that
he will continue in office despite investigations.
"The Minister cannot evade his responsibility and
involvement in the matter when all his explanations for
adopting the 'first come, first serve' policy have proved
baseless.
"In the interest of having a fair probe, it is essential
that the Minister not continue in office," the party's
Central Committee, which is meeting here, said in a statement.
Party Polit Bureau member Sitaram Yechury said Thursday's
raid at the Sanchar Bhavan, the seat of Department of
Telecommunications, confirms "our suspicion" and the CPI(M)
has been demanding that there should be a thorough probe into
the allocation of spectrum.
The CBI had searched offices of the Telecom Ministry while
probing the allegations of connivance of officials with
private companies in allocation of spectrum, that may have
caused a loss of Rs 22,000 crore to government.
Yechury said his party wanted fixing accountability in the
issue. "We want those responsible to be brought to book for
the massive loss of revenue and adequate steps should be taken
to recover the lost revenue," he said. MORE PTI SJY
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