Cong's Mallikarjun Kharge finds place in panel headed by PM

November 04, 2014 08:38

Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge has reportedly been inducted into the three-member selection committee which will select the Chief Information Commissioner.

As per file notings, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who heads the panel, has nominated Defence Minister Arun Jaitely, besides Kharge, to the committee.

The decision to include Kharge has reportedly been taken on the advice of the law ministry as there was lack of clarity on the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha.

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