The Press Conference with the TV channels by the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh yesterday was eagerly waited for by the people. But nothing unexpected was there. I am giving below some comments made by party leaders / news papers on this press conference.

“Unpersuasive Interaction”- Hindu Editorial

” Manmohan’s interaction has betrayed his helplessness” – Nitin Gadkari, BJP President

“Miles to go Dr. Singh” “A pledge to end corruption must start with resolve to reform political funding.” – Editorial, Economic Times

” PM mentioned the word ‘coalition’ at least 16 times, often to explain that compromises were unavoidable in a coalition government. He described the scams as  ‘aberrations’, but acknowledged there was an ethical and governance deficit”. Times of India

“On two vital issues confronting the nation and the people, that is corruption and price rise, the PM has virtually thrown up his hand saying nothing much could be done. This is very unfortunate.” Sitaram Yechury, CPI(M).

” Why did the government not stop the loot by its own minister while allocating the spectrum with prior information?” – Gurudas Dasgupta, CPI

” The one claim that Dr. Singh made which he need not have, and which his critics did not miss the opportunity to attack him on that, was about the media demoralising the nation by its excessive focus on corruption in public life.”- Editorial, Business Standard.