Kalmadi's JPC demand on CWG a personal view: Cong

The Congress on Monday distanced itself from party member of Parliament Suresh Kalmadi's move seeking a Joint Parliamentaey Committee probe into the Commonwealth Games issue, saying it was his independent view and the party has nothing to do with it.

"The party has nothing to do with it. He is obviously speaking in his personal capacity. These are his independent views. There is no question of party associating with it," said party spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi.

Kalmadi, who was sacked as the CWG Organising Committee chairman, demanded a JPC probe into all issues relating to the mega sporting event amid reports that the Central Bureau of Investigation has tracked an e-mail alleging that he got kickbacks.

The Congress spokesperson refused to comment on the case saying, "We do not believe in commenting on ongoing criminal proceedings."

He went on to add, "The Congress party does not constitute the Organising Committee of the Games".

Kalmadi has been questioned in connection with alleged irregularities in CWG-related projects. There is a buzz that the CBI could arrest Kalmadi as the investigation proceeds.

The Congress member from Pune has been removed as secretary of Congress Parliamentary Party some six months back after the controversy surfaced.

In a statement on the eve of the start of the Budget session of the Parliament, the embattled sports administrator said he would resign as MP in case any proof of him having taken even a single rupee surfaces.