BJP's charge against Pranab on ISI scandalous: Chidu

New Delhi: Home Minister P Chidambaram today described as “scandalous” BJP’s contention that Pranab Mukherjee’s resignation letter to the Indian Statistical Institute was forged, and said the UPA Presidential candidate must surely have taken note of this allegation levelled against him. “It is a scandalous suggestion and I am sure Mr Pranab Mukherjee, the candidate, has taken note of this scandalous statement,” Chidambaram told reporters in reply to a question on BJP’s charge against Mukherjee. [caption id=“attachment_367040” align=“alignleft” width=“380”]  PTI[/caption] Though the Returning Officer of the Presidential election had accepted that Mukherjee resigned from the post of Chairman, ISI on 20 June, the BJP was not convinced. BJP leader Satpal Jain alleged that Mukherjee’s letter and his signature was fabricated. The party has hinted it may go to court on the issue. Asked about BJP’s plans, Chidambaram said, “No one can stop anyone from going to court.” With Mukherjee’s papers being found in order, the numbers in the electoral college weigh heavily in his favour to be elected as the President of India. Polling for the Presidential election will be held on 19 July and the results declared on 22 July. PA Sangma is the opposition backed candidate contesting against Mukherjee. PTI