CPI national secretary D Raja said that there was every possibility that this could be used for political purposes and demanded that the Centre give a proper explanation on the issue.
The CPI today said tapping of phones of top political leaders was a "serious assault" on democratic and civil rights and demanded a proper explanation from the Centre on the issue.
"We are not living in a military regime... We are adopting a democratic system. Under the circumstances, tapping of phones of leaders of political parties is a serious assault on democracy and deserves to be condemned in strongest terms," CPI national secretary D Raja told reporters.
Raja said there was every possibility that this could be used for political purposes and demanded that the Centre give a proper explanation on the issue.
He charged the Congress-led UPA government with having "failed miserably" to control inflation and said all non-UPA and non-NDA parties have resolved to discuss the issue of price rise on the floor of Parliament on April 27 through a cut motion and by seeking amendment to the Finance Bill.
Raja said the Left and other secular and democratic parties had decided to sharpen their agitation to save people from the impact of price rise. The April 27 general strike would focus on this serious issue, he said.
To a question, Raja said it was true that state governments also had a role to play in controlling prices, but their role was limited. Macro-level policies are decided by the Centre, he said, adding the government should take a decision on universalising PDS and strengthen Essential Commodities Act.
"The Centre should take more responsibility as it is answerable to all the economic policies pursued," he added.
Raja said a Joint Parliamentary Committee should be formed to probe the IPL imbroglio.
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