Rahul Gandhi has his way, Congress Core Group asks Govt to withdraw ordinance

Rahul Gandhi

The Congress Core Group has advised on Wednesday that the Cabinet should reconsider the ordinance on convicted MPs and MLAs. According to sources, the Congress Core Group also said that allies should be taken on board before the decision.

Earlier, Rahul Gandhi met PM Manmohan Singh over the ordinance on convicted MPs and MLAs. The 25-minute long meeting between Rahul Gandhi and Manmohan Singh was the first meeting the Congress vice president had with the prime minister after his outburst against the ordinance to protect convicted lawmakers. 

According to sources, Rahul Gandhi has told Manmohan that his intention was not to embarrass him.

Rahul Gandhi also told Manmohan Singh that he was just expressing the public sentiment.

Sources reveal that Law Minister Kapil Sibal met the prime minister late last night and handed over a brief note on the ordinance.

The note talked about the circumstances under which the ordinance was brought and possible options in coming days. It is understood that Manmohan Singh discussed the note with Rahul and clarified his position. In return, Rahul reportedly explained his behaviour to Manmohan Singh.