5 days of Parliament wasted; no meaningful discussion: Mallikarjun Kharge
New Delhi [India], July 25: Since the beginning of the monsoon session of the Parliament which began on July 18, there has been no meaningful discussion in the House for five days, says Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge.
While addressing the media, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge stated that, "The government has not yet called the Opposition for talks, it is clear that the government is not ready for discussion in the House. 5 days of Monsoon session of Parliament have been wasted.”
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Highlighting the issues, the country is facing, Congress leader also stated that due to lack of discussion on important issues in the House, the country is facing huge loss.
Kharge also stated that, "Those who believe in democracy have been shocked. It is the responsibility of the government to run the House. The government should make every effort to run the house..but, the government has not called a single meeting to solve the problem till date."
He also suggested the adoption of a mutual approach by both the Houses and said," Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha should take a decision together and start the discussion after finding a solution, but the government is insisting that there will be no discussion under 267."
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Meanwhile, earlier on Friday, the proceedings of the monsoon session was adjourned early due to the protest by opposition members over protest on price rise and GST and therefore the Session of Upper House was adjourned after the Question Hour.
Notably, the Monsoon Session holds extreme importance as the election of the President and Vice-President's office is slated to take place in this session.
-PTC News
