PM Manmohan Singh dodges questions on Dayanidhi Maran's fate

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was today evasive on the future of textiles minister Dayanidhi Maran in the cabinet in the wake of allegations that he could have indirectly benefitted by pay-offs in a telecom deal.

"All these matters are being looked into by law enforcement agencies. They should be allowed to do their work without fear or favour," Singh told reporters.

He was responding when asked whether he has sought resignation of Maran following the allegation of corruption against him.

Earlier in the day, Maran came out with a statement, second within a week, rejecting allegations that he had arm twisted former Aircel chief C Sivasankaran to sell his stake to Maxis.

His statement came as CBI recorded Sivasankaran's statement at an undisclosed location.