Raipur:
Union Minister Sharad Pawar today dared social activist Arvind Kejriwal to approach court if he felt that his allegation against Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra had any substance.
"Of late, this is becoming a trend that anyone levels allegations, then keeps mum and later asks the government to conduct a judicial probe. But in such cases, anyone can approach court. Kejriwal can also go to court," the NCP chief told reporters in Raipur.
He was replying to a query on allegations levelled by Mr Kejriwal and Prashant Bhushan against Mr Vadra that he received undue benefits from realty major DLF.
On the next assembly polls in Chhattisgarh, the NCP chief hinted that his party may team up with smaller outfits for the 2014 elections. "We have held preliminary discussions with some parties. However, the decision to forge any alliance will be taken after taking the state NCP leaders into confidence," he said.
Meanwhile, expelled BJP leader and Chhattisgarh Swabhiman Manch president Tarachand Sahu met Mr Pawar giving rise to speculation that his party may tie up with NCP.
To a query on Land Acquisition Bill, Mr Pawar said it will be tabled in Parliament.
"The country needs electricity and industries. But at the same time, farmers should also be adequately compensated and rehabilitated. All these issues have been addressed in the Land Acquisition Bill," the Agriculture minister said.
To a query, Mr Pawar said the demand for separate agriculture budget was "impractical and unwarranted."