Union ministers Rajnath Singh, Prakash Javadekar, Pralhad Joshi, Piyush Goyal, Thawarchand Gehlot and Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi held a press conference to attack members of the opposition, Singh asserting that such conduct was not expected in a healthy democracy.
Previously, Rajya Sabha witnessed unprecedented scenes during the debate on agricultural bills when members of the opposition charged towards the president’s podium, threw the rule book at him, tore official documents and interrupted him over his demand for a division of votes on your motion. refer legislation to a select committee.
“Everyone saw the misconduct with the president, the members broke the rules, got on the podium. I have never seen misconduct in Parliament,” Rajnath said.
Attacking members of the opposition, he said that while it is the responsibility of the ruling side to allow discussions in the House, it is also the duty of the opposition to maintain the decorum of Rajya Sabha.
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The defense minister said such scenes have never occurred in the history of Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha.
“What is happening in Rajya Sabha is an even bigger issue,” he said.
Praising Rajya Sabha Vice President Harivansh as a man of values, he said the “misconduct” of opposition members towards him was unprecedented.
Even if the opposition leaders weren’t convinced by the president’s decision, do you allow them to attack him and be “violent,” he asked.
When asked about the decision by BJP ally Shiromani Akali Dal to resign from Modi’s government in protest against agricultural laws, he said there are some “political reasons” behind certain decisions.
The BJP leader also sought to assuage farmers’ concerns about the Minimum Livelihood Price (MSP), saying it will continue.
Saying that attempts are being made to mislead farmers based on rumors, Singh added: “I want to assure farmers that the Minimum Support Price and the APMC will continue; these will never be eliminated at any cost.
The Upper Chamber, which witnessed a brief postponement due to the pandemonium, approved by voice vote the Draft Law on Trade and Commerce of Agricultural Products (Promotion and Facilitation) of 2020, and the Agreement for the Guarantee of Prices and Agricultural Services for the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection). 2020. The bills have already been approved by Lok Sabha and will now go to the President for approval before they are served as laws.
(With PTI inputs)
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