NEW DELHI: Two of the three BJP MPs, who shocked the Lok Sabha on the confidence vote day by displaying bundles of currency notes, alleged that the tapes regarding the sting operation have been tampered with.

Ashok Argal and Fagan Singh Kulaste, who appeared before the seven-member Parliamentary Committee examining the 'cash-for-vote', interestingly made the charge to reporters but did not make it before the panel.

The two MPs, who deposed before the committee together, contended that their version was not recorded in the tapes. Usually deponents appear before a Parliamentary committee individually. But sources said they insisted on appearing together as they had also jointly signed the complaint to the committee.

This demand was supported by BJP MP V K Malhotra and CPI(M) member Mohd Salim, the sources said. Another BJP MP Mahavir Bhagora, who was also summoned, could not make it as he was indisposed.

During the two-and-half deposition, the Committee asked the two MPs to substantiate their charge that money was given to them as bribes to abstain from the trust vote.

The two MPs demanded that all those connected with the scam should be called and inquired into so that truth could be brought out.

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