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Ashok Chavan files papers, says his conscience clear on Adarsh

Nanded (Maha): Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan, who had stepped down in the wake of the Adarsh scam, today filed nomination papers from Nanded Lok Sabha constituency.Brushing aside controversies surrounding him over Adarsh housing

What about Yeddyurappa? Can BJP clarify its stance on Yeddyurappa and the Reddy brothers involved in the mining issue?” he asked.

When pointed out that he was charge sheeted in the Adarsh scam, Chavan said, “Yes, but I have not been convicted. Also, I am not disqualified to contest the election.

You see, there are rules, there is a legal provision. So nothing bars me from contesting any election. So the legal position is very clear.  

Asked how his case was different from Suresh Kalmadi's, Chavan said, “I don't want to comment on his case.

The party has taken the decision and I will go by the party's decision.” Replying to a question whether his being fielded weakens the Congress' stand against corruption as it was Sonia Gandhi who had asked him to step down as CM in the wake of the Adarsh scam, Chavan said, “Where is the corruption?