Cong rider for JPC: 2G probe from 1998

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The party wants to increase the scope of the probe beyond A Raja and include decisions taken during the NDA regime.

New Delhi: According to CNN-IBN sources, Congress agreed for a Joint Parliamentary Probe into the 2G spectrum scam on Thursday, though with a rider.

The Congress says that it is ready for a joint parliamentary probe - but it should cover spectrum scams right from the NDA's time in 1998.

The party wants to increase the scope of the probe beyond sacked Telecom Minister A Raja and include decisions taken even during the NDA regime.

The BJP has termed the Congress demand as meaningless.

Saying that the PM's integrity has taken a severe beating, BJP spokesperson RaviShankar Prasad said his party will decide whether to demand the PM's resignation.

Meanwhile, the deadlock in Parliament over the 2G scam continued for the 8th day. Both the Houses of the Parliament were adjourned after the Opposition stalled the proceedings demanding a JPC into the scam.