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"I think POTO must be put in cold storage. We believe if a legislation of this kind is necessary then it should be examined de novo," party spokesman S Jaipal Reddy told reporters in Delhi when asked about the party's strategy on the issue.
Congress president Sonia Gandhi said on Tuesday that POTO in its present form could not be supported and called for a larger consultative process involving all the political parties on the issue.
Asked whether the party would support POTO if some amendments were carried out, Reddy said, "We have no faith in this government. Amendment proposed would not be adequate for the purpose."
Stating that the government was on the 'back foot' because of problems in the ruling coalition, he said the Congress was determined to fight back to protect civil liberties and rights, which have been threatened by POTO.
Asked if the Government was in touch with Congress leaders for a consensus, he said there was no communication from Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in this matter.
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