What's the point in seeking Kalam's opinion: Chautala

NEW DELHI: The UNPA meltdown following Samajwadi Party pole-vaulting into the UPA's backyard in defence of the nuclear deal has set off a chain reaction that has seen Mulayam Singh Yadav and Amar Singh at the receiving end of some strong words. INLD chief Om Prakash Chautala swiftly distanced himself from the claim that it was he who suggested that former president A P J Abdul Kalam's views on the nuclear deal be sought. "Look here, everyone knows what Kalam's views on the deal are, what's the point of going to him? The UNPA will not support the pact," the INLD leader said. This, even as SP leaders were repeatedly asked what had prevented them from accessing Kalam's expertise earlier. It wasn't that Amar Singh was not handing out what he was receiving. Though he spared the UNPA, perhaps considering it prudent not to add... [read full story]