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Shameful

The display of wads of currency in Parliament by BJP MPs, who claimed they were offered money to abstain, was a shame on the entire nation. The common man who sends his representative to Parliament with the hope that his voice will be heard there will rue the day. That the confidence vote was marred by allegations of horse-trading was indeed shameful.

R. Suresh,

Sahibabad

We all knew that intense dealing was on to save or bring down the UPA government. But no one thought currency notes would make their way into Parliament. In the last week, support from non-descript political parties and independent candidates suddenly became crucial.

Allegations of horse-trading were traded between both sides. MPs who were lodged in various jails were released to participate in the vote of confidence. These are our modern-day Bharat Bhagya Vidhatas because it is they who decide our destiny.

Raunaq Rathore,

Noida

That our politicians are purchasable is a well-known fact. The BJP must confess what transpired in Karnataka to secure the support of Independent MLAs. The BJP is no better than the Congress. Tuesday’s incident is not shocking as people know that parties do anything and everything for survival.

V.P. Ramesan,

Tripunithura

It is unfortunate that L.K. Advani allowed the display of cash in Parliament. He ought to have met the Speaker in his chamber and given a complaint in writing. Instead, he opted for the show which brought down the image of the country.

S. Pushpavanam,

Tiruchi

While it is claimed that the money was paid in the past three or four days, it was exhibited in the House just before the confidence vote. It is a clear indicator of the mala fide intentions of the MPs and their leaders.

A. Sarthar,

Udayarpalayam

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