- Defence ministry files affidavit giving Fernandes a clean chit. Pranab did not consult the PM on this.
- Draft affidavit by the law ministry, critical of Fernandes, was altered.
- Second corrective affidavit may not check the damage done.
- Pranab had defended Fernandes before also on Kargil.
- Pranab stands isolated in his own party and the UPA.