Ordinance protecting convicted MPs, MLAs may be dumped

Making it clear that he was not undermining Singh's authority in any way, the Congress Vice President had also written a letter to the Prime Minister the same day, saying that he has the “greatest admiration” for his leadership in extremely difficult circumstances.



Many saw Rahul's outburst on the ordinance as an embarrassment for the Prime Minister and the Opposition vociferously demanded that Singh should step down after his return. Singh also ruled out his resignation.

Notwithstanding the pressure on Congress in view of Rahul's stand, the UPA allies like NCP are miffed over the way the issue was raked up by Rahul that had undermined the both the government and the Prime Minister.

NCP and National Conference ministers may make their views plain at the Cabinet meeting though they may go ahead with the consensus on the ordinance issue.