New Delhi: Law Minister H R Bharadwaj today (May 24, 2004) said that the Congress-led Government did not relish Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) and steps would be taken to repeal or amend the controversial anti-terrorism law.

"We do not relish POTA. I will discuss the issue with the Home Ministry very soon to get it repealed or bring some amendment to it," Bharadwaj said after assuming office.

However, he said that he was not sure when it will be repealed or amended.

"My opinion on POTA will be given to the Home Ministry," Bharadwaj said.

When asked that POTA has been grossly "misused", the new Law Minister said, "If it was such, it was absurd and has to be redressed."