This Article is From Sep 13, 2012

Highlights: V Narayansamy defends Govt on Coal-gate

Bhubaneswar: After facing a lot of heat from the Opposition over the allocation of coal blocks, the Congress today launched its counter offensive. V Narayanasamy, Minister of State on the Prime Minister's Office, addressed a press conference where he defended the government.

Here are the highlights:

  • The CAG report compares mining price of Coal India Limited (CIL) and private companies - that is supposed to be presumptive loss.
  • Coal India has blocks in prime location. Private players have blocks in the jungle, infrastructure has to be developed by them.
  • Therefore, PM has said CAG's calculations are not in accordance with existing norms.
  • CAG never said the allocation was a scam.
  • BJP has been sarcastic about the CAG, we were very reserved.
  • PM submitted a statement saying he is ready to discuss, normally the ruling party doesn't agree for a debate.
  • Why is the BJP running away from a discussion?

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