The winter session, which began on November 16, will conclude on Friday, and has so far been washed out by continuous disruption by the opposition over PM Modi’s ban on 500 and 1,000 rupee notes aimed at bringing back black or unaccounted money into the system, curb fake currency circulation and deter terror financing.
A discussion in the Rajya Sabha on the first day of the session could not resume. Both sides have accused the other of running away from debate. On Tuesday, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley urged the opposition to stop sloganeering and “contribute constructively” to Parliament proceedings.
“The Prime Minister has brought honest people on the streets while the rich and the corrupt are taking money through the backdoor of banks,” alleged Rahul Gandhi at a wholesale market yesterday, signalling a fierce attack in parliament.
The government has said it has the firm support of people in its battle against corruption. PM Modi has assured citizens that the massive cash crunch caused by the notes ban will ease within 50 days of his sudden announcement of November 8.
(Sourced from agencies, feature image courtesy:oneindia.com)
