Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Combative opposition to corner govt

As there is no let up in heat outside, it is expected that the parliament would also witness lot of fireworks. The issue of price rise is expected to generate heat in Lok Sabha today with the Left parties planning to move an adjournment motion and the BJP also seeking debate on the issue under a rule which entails voting.
  
"We will move an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha tomorrow on the issue of price rise,"CPI Secretary D Raja told PTI. The announcement came close on the heels of the BJP stating it will demand a discussion on price rise under Rule 184 in Lok Sabha which entails voting.
  
In a clear signal that the Left and the Right are making a common cause on the crucial issue, former Finance Minister and BJP MP Yashwant Sinha will initiate the demand for this discussion in the Lower House.
   
JD (U) President and NDA Convenor Sharad Yadav will also demand discussion and voting on price rise in the Lok Sabha. Raja said that in the Rajya Sabha too the Left parties would demand a discussion on price rise under a rule which entails voting. However, the government appeared confident of finding a way out and ensure smooth functioning of the House.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal said he and Leader of the Lok Sabha Pranab Mukherjee were having"positive"talks with the opposition and"we will be able to have good, healthy, constructive discussions in the House.For a change."

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