New Delhi: The Union Home Minister P Chidambaram has blamed the judiciary for the worst man-made disaster in Bhopal, saying that the judicial work under Bhopal gas tragedy, was 'unsatisfactory'.
Chidambaram has blamed the judiciary for the worst man-made disaster, the Bhopal gas tragedy in 1984.
"The executives of Parliament left the work on the judiciary and they took over. A tragedy of this proportion should be in the hands of the executives of the Parliament and let judiciary be left to intervene where required but in the Bhopal case everything was left on the judiciary, " Chidambaram said.
The Home Minister said the Government will file a curative petition for the Bhopal gas victims and any sort of additional compensation and funds for the respective will be provided to them. He further added that the Centre to request the Supreme Court.
The Government has given hope to the Opposition that they will tell the Supreme Court to review its decision on Keshub Mahindra. He also said that MEA is seeking extradiction of Warren Anderson.
"We will place the Anderson extradiction in front of the United States. As Government has more evidence, we will press for Anderson's extradition, " added Chidambaram.
Speaking on the illegal clinical trials in Bhopal, Chidambaram said: "I am not aware of the alleged illegal clinical trials in Bhopal, but I will look into the matter and get back to the house".
On categorization of injuries of the gas victims, the Home Minister said that it is not possible to reopen the categorization but the Government will provide free medical treatment to the victims and also to their second generation throughout life.
"All the victims of Bhopal gas tragedy have been identified so far. They will be provided free medical facility and treatment for free of cost throughout their lives. The available facility will be also be upgraded, " Chidambaram replied on Bhopal gas debate.
Chidambaram defended Rajiv Gandhi, saying the decision to let Warren Anderson go, was taken by the then chief Minister Arjun singh. He said that Rajiv 'Ji' had nothing to do with it the Anderson's exit from India.
"It clearly says that a decision was taken by the state Chief Minister, Arjun Singh and Rajiv Gandhi did not have anything to do with any such decisions," he said.
On the Home Minister's response to Anderson case, Leader of Opposition, Arun Jaitely said: "I hope the CBI does not follow errors made in the past and substitute those missing links".
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