Commenting on the statement given by Finance Minster P. Chidambaram, that not all the members of the Congress were for supporting the AAP, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kirti Azad said that the Congress was only trying to play safe.
"Mr. P Chidambaram and his colleagues had first decided that supporting AAP to try, and stop the popularity of BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, but unfortunately it did not go through properly," said Azad.
"Now as it is they are very well known for their corruption, and mishandling of the constitution in India. They are seeing that AAP is doing exactly the same, so now in an embarrassing position they are giving statements like this," he added.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app