New Delhi: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK chief K Karunanidhi has now used the 'dalit' card to defend Union Telecom Minister A Raja, following a meeting with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh here in the Capital.
While the Opposition continues to vent their anger in Parliament over the spectrum scandal and allegations of corruption against Raja, the scandal remains a serious embarrassment for the UPA government.
The DMK chief met the Congress chief Sonia Gandhi too. While the party claims Raja and the telecom scandal was not discussed, the DMK president has played the 'dalit' card to defend the controversial minister. "Since Raja is a dalit the oppressive forces are trying to target him," says Karunanidhi.
Sources say the Prime Minister raised the Raja issue with the DMK chief. But Karunanidhi's statement is perhaps a reminder that he is backing Raja to the hilt.
In fact, the spectrum allegations had erupted in 2007 but when the UPA returned to power, the DMK insisted that Raja be returned as the Telecom Minister, making it a delicate issue for the government.
While the Opposition continues to focus on the issue and is demanding an explanation from the Prime Minister, how long can the Congress afford to endure the spectrum scandal remains to be seen.
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