Entire Lalit Modi row should be probed: CPI(M)

Claiming that information is emanating from "some or the other source" as new developments are taking place in Lalit Modi controversy "everyday", CPI (M) on Wednesday demanded the entire row, involving senior BJP leaders, be inquired through a court-appointed special investigation team.

CPI (M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury reiterated the party's demand that "those BJP leaders" involved in the controversy should resign from their official posts.

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj is at the centre of the row for helping Modi procure British travel <g data-gr-id="33">documents,</g> while Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje is accused of supporting the former IPL chief's immigration plea. 

"Definitely, there is feeding taking place from some or the other source (in the government). Even if this has to be found out, the entire matter needs to be thoroughly inquired into," Yechury said.

Yechury said CPI (M) would continue to take the "same position" over the issue during the upcoming session of Parliament.

Asked about reports of Congress allegedly offering deal to government, under which it was ready to support the passage of the GST Bill if the Centre axed Swaraj and Raje, Yechury said none can bargain if he/she wants to hold anybody accountable and stressed law of the land has to prevail.

"Well, I am not aware of any such proposal. If you want to hold people accountable for their political immorality, you can't really bargain, you know. Law of the land has to prevail.

"In similar cases during UPA tenure, we said investigate and take action. Same <g data-gr-id="29">yard stick</g> has to be applied to this. You investigate and take action. <g data-gr-id="30">Everyday</g> new information is coming out and nothing is being done. So, what deals they are making I don't know," the Rajya Sabha MP said during an interaction session organised by the Indian Women Press Corps in  New Delhi.