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Adarsh Society scam: Congress buys time, Chavan stays for now

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New Delhi: A reprieve for Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan, who stays for now. Congress' chief trouble shooter, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee and Defence Minister AK Antony, who have been asked to submit a report on Chavan's involvement in the Adarsh society controversy in Mumbai, met on Sunday night but said they needed more time and Congress president Sonia Gandhi will take the final decision.

The Maharashtra Chief Minister met Pranab Mukherjee in New Delhi on Sunday evening. The Congress says a decision on Chavan's offer to quit will be taken after Mukherjee and AK Antony submit their internal report. Antony is also the Congress General Secretary in-charge of Maharashtra.

"We are examining the papers. I have just come back (to Delhi) this evening. I will consult with my colleague, AK Antony. We need more time," Pranab Mukherjee said after his meeting with Chavan. (Watch)

Ashok Chavan offered to resign as Chief Minister when it came to light that three of his relatives had houses in Adarsh housing society in Colaba in downtown Mumbai, the building which violated several norms, was meant for Kargil widows and war veterans. (Read: Who is Ashok Chavan?)



The Maharashtra Chief Minister had met Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Union Defence Minister AK Antony on Saturday. "Regarding the Mumbai scam, I have given the information to Sonia Gandhi. I have told her the truth. What role we play in it has all been put on the table. It is the government's land," he said, adding, "CBI inquiry is also welcome. It should be researched and investigated. The truth should be out. Everyone should know all the facts. I have offered to tender my resignation, left it to the Congress President to take the final call."

Meanwhile, the BJP has urged the Congress chief to accept Chavan's resignation immediately. "Chavan's resignation should be accepted without delay and without wondering who his replacement should be. As for as the other three people are concerned, the BJP will discuss what action is to be demanded against them," Sushma Swaraj told reporters in New Delhi today.

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