Tewari had announced to opt out of the panel on Wednesday apparently prompted by the flak he drew for accusing Anna Hazare of being "steeped in corruption" ahead of his fast.Tewari had later expressed regret for his comments. The Congress spokesperson yesterday said, "I am all for a strong and effective Lokpal. I do not want any controversy to cast a shadow on the deliberations of this important bill. I, therefore, recuse myself from the Standing Committee." He said that he had seen speculation in the press with regard to his continuance as a member of the Standing Committee on Law and Justice and hence had decided to recuse himself.The party, however, did not accept Tewari's views."Manish Tewari has expressed his views but the party has taken no such decision. The members of Standing Committees are appointed by Lok Sabha Speaker and Chairman of Rajya Sabha on the recommendations of political parties," AICC general secretary Janardan Dwivedi had said yesterday.A senior party leader speaking on the condition of anonymity said that while Tewari may have expressed his sentiments, the party does not agree to his decision to opt out of the panel."He should not have taken this step and faced things boldly. There was no need for him to recuse himself from the committee and he should have talked to party leadership before taking any such step," he said.
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