Parliament should not pre-judge 2G issue: PM

PM Manmohan Singh has sought to take the sting out of Opposition attack on the 2G issue, saying Parliament should not "pre-judge" it as the matter is before courts. "The matter is before courts. It should be left to be decided by the court and Parliament should not pre-judge the issue," Singh told reporters on the sidelines of an all-party meeting convened by Speaker Meira Kumar in New Delhi on Sunday. On Anna Hazarae' threat to go on a fast from 16th August in protest against the Lokpal Bill, Singh said the Lokpal Bill's fate will be decided by Parliament. "As you know, we are ready with the Lokpal Bill. Lokpal Bill's fate will be decided by Parliament. In a democracy, Parliament is a sovereign body, it should be allowed ti function and discharge its duty," he said. Singh, who had earlier stated that he was not against the office of the Prime Minister being brought under the Lokpal's purview, said the government has taken the decision after "taking all factors into account". "Well, our government has taken a view taking all factors into account. It would not be advisable to bring the Prime Minister within the purview of the Lokpal, except when he demits office," Singh said on the eve of Parliament's Monsoon Session.The Lokpal Bill would be introduced in Lok Sabha by 3rd August. On Telangana MPs and MLAs resigning over the statehood demand, Singh hoped that the government would overcome the issue.