Arjun Singh keeping mum for children's future?

Updated on: 18 June,2010 08:10 AM IST |
Bipin Kumar Singh |

Since the shocking verdict of the Bhopal gas tragedy, Congress veteran Arjun Singh has been facing criticism from all quarters

Since the shocking verdict of the Bhopal gas tragedy, Congress veteran Arjun Singh has been facing criticism from all quarters. The BJP has called for strict action against the then Madhya Pradesh chief minister for playing 'friend in need' to Union Carbide chief Warren Anderson. The media isu00a0 recalling the crucial role Singh played in Anderson's exit.

A state Congress leader from Madhya Pradesh, on the condition of anonymity, said, "Singh is not the only one responsible for the Bhopal fiasco and if he speaks out he will be able to clarify the allegations. But there is a huge pressure on him from his family as they want to make a foray into the Congress."u00a0

Singh's unwillingness to speak up has given fodder to the Opposition. Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, senior national vice president, BJP said, "Singh is silent to prove his loyalty to the Gandhis. He's aware that if he takes an anti-party stand, his family's future is sealed as far as politics goes."u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0

Even victims of the gas tragedy feel that Singh is trying to protect India's first family. Raisha Bi, who lost nine of her family members to the gas leak said, "Singh is making sure that their image is not tarnished. The Gandhi family played a crucial role in letting Anderson flee."u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0

Repeated calls to Ajay Singh's residence in Bhopal went unanswered.

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