Congress Warns Amendment By TMC To Prez Address Can Be Costly

As major ally Trinamool Congress tabled an embarrassing amendment to President’s Address, Congress on Tuesday night warned allies that such steps could threaten the stability of the government.

At the dinner hosted by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to keep the flock together on crucial financial business in Parliament, Finance Minister and Leader of Opposition Pranab Mukherjee cautioned that amendments to the President’s Address or cut motions to Budget could cost the government dearly.

Highly placed sources said procedures were explained to the allies at the dinner meeting which top parliamentary leaders of Trinamool skipped and a backbencher of the party was present.

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