Opposition ready to support govt if it sacks Army Chief

March 28, 2012 13:14

Our correspondent in the Rajya Sabha reports that the discussion in the Upper House on the leakage of Army Chief's letter to the PMO indicates that the Opposition is ready to back the government on the issue. Sources say that the government is now equipped to take action against V K Singh if it so wants, including sacking him if necessary.

Lalu Prasad Yadav echoes what Vayalar Ravi said today saying the Army Chief is frustrated. See our 12:30 pm post for what Ravi said. The SP also wants his head. A section in the government also apparently want the Chief dismissed.

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