‘Kalmadi’s CWG remark personal’

The Congress on Monday distanced itself from party MP Suresh Kalmadi's demand for a joint parliamentary committee (JPC) probe into the Commonwealth Games issue.

The Congress on Monday distanced itself from party MP Suresh Kalmadi's demand for a joint parliamentary committee (JPC) probe into the Commonwealth Games issue.

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"These are his independent views. There is no question of party associating with it," Congress spokesman Abhishek Singhvi said.

Kalmadi, who was sacked as the CWG organising committee chairman, on Sunday demanded a JPC probe into all issues relating to the CWG.

The CBI has tracked an e-mail alleging that he got kickbacks.

Singhvi refused to comment on the case.

"We don't believe in commenting on ongoing criminal proceedings. Congress does not constitute organising committee of the games," he said.