Sunday, January 22 2006 10:45 Hrs (IST) - World Time -

Hyderabad: Making a tightrope walk, Congress today (Jan 22,2006) refrained from speaking about single party rule anddeclared its steadfast commitment to the coalition at the Centre but asked allies not to 'cross limits of constructive criticism.'

In the draft political resolution brought before the All India Congress Committee (AICC), which had been converted into Subjects Committee, the party also told its partners in the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) 'to be ready to give so that all Indians are able to take. The alternative is too dangerous to even countenance.'

Apparently reminding the allies about the coalition dharma, it cautioned its allies against 'crossing limits of constructive criticism, then coalition is weakened and its public credibility eroded. There is a thing called collective responsibility in a coalition that must adhered at all times.'

Facing trouble in Karnataka, the party also reminded its allies that coalition meant 'all parties in partnership follow a basic discipline, especially in public.'

The resolution comes in the wake of frequent attacks by left and other allies on policies followed by the Centre.