The Prime Minister and Home Minister recommended P J Thomas in spite of pending criminal case against him.The Opposition leader registered her dissent against the appointment in selection committee meeting. So far Central Government defended the appointment as usual. Recently Attorney General G E Vahanvati told that Supreme Court that selection committee is not presented with the facts during their review. I am not sure whether AG things Supreme Court and Citizens are dumb.
It is unbelievable that selection committee will review the file without all the facts in front of them.It is common practice that Service Record of individual official will be reviewed for even a normal promotion. It is unbelievable this was not presented to the selection committee. In a ethical selection process, P J Thomas name should not even been considered for this position. The Home Minister and Opposition Leader confirmed they discussed this issue. Will Central Government will ask AG's resignation or court will condemn him for providing false information to SC? He should be punished for misrepresenting the court and larger public.
Home Minister confirmation of Opposition Leader dissent shows that Prime Minister and Home Minister was keen in appointing him to cover up 2G spectrum. From Nira Radia's tape and other sources clearly shows Dr. Manmohan Singh is a dummy Prime Minister controlled by Gandhi family. He was not able to make his own decision on any key issue which was obvious in 2G scam. Whether Prime Minister and Home Minister acted on their own or not. They are responsible for the decision. They should resign for making this poor choice. At least they should fix the problem by asking P J Thomas to resign. In case if he refuses, the cabinet should recommend The President of India for his removal.
In the future to avoid this mistake and embarrassment, (should be followed in all constitutional appointments)
1. The selection process should be openly vetted before it goes to Selection Committee. This could be done by Group of Ministers or Parliamentary committee.
2. The Selection Committee (comprising of Prime Minister,Home Minister and opposition Leader) should select the individual on consensus basis. i.e. The decision must be unanimous.
3. When the unanimous decision is not reached, it must go to Parliament for confirmation for simple majority at least. This will give opposition leaders to register their concerns in open forum.
I hope someone pays the price for this mess.
It is unbelievable that selection committee will review the file without all the facts in front of them.It is common practice that Service Record of individual official will be reviewed for even a normal promotion. It is unbelievable this was not presented to the selection committee. In a ethical selection process, P J Thomas name should not even been considered for this position. The Home Minister and Opposition Leader confirmed they discussed this issue. Will Central Government will ask AG's resignation or court will condemn him for providing false information to SC? He should be punished for misrepresenting the court and larger public.
Home Minister confirmation of Opposition Leader dissent shows that Prime Minister and Home Minister was keen in appointing him to cover up 2G spectrum. From Nira Radia's tape and other sources clearly shows Dr. Manmohan Singh is a dummy Prime Minister controlled by Gandhi family. He was not able to make his own decision on any key issue which was obvious in 2G scam. Whether Prime Minister and Home Minister acted on their own or not. They are responsible for the decision. They should resign for making this poor choice. At least they should fix the problem by asking P J Thomas to resign. In case if he refuses, the cabinet should recommend The President of India for his removal.
In the future to avoid this mistake and embarrassment, (should be followed in all constitutional appointments)
1. The selection process should be openly vetted before it goes to Selection Committee. This could be done by Group of Ministers or Parliamentary committee.
2. The Selection Committee (comprising of Prime Minister,Home Minister and opposition Leader) should select the individual on consensus basis. i.e. The decision must be unanimous.
3. When the unanimous decision is not reached, it must go to Parliament for confirmation for simple majority at least. This will give opposition leaders to register their concerns in open forum.
I hope someone pays the price for this mess.
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