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No debate on inflation, farmers in RS: Cong, oppn MPs walk out

December 02, 2021 14:04 IST

The Congress and other opposition parties on Thursday walked out from the Rajya Sabha over the issues of inflation, price rise and farmers.

IMAGE: Opposition MPs stage a protest in Rajya Sabha during the Winter Session of Parliament, in New Delhi, on Thursday. Photograph: RSTV/PTI Photo

The Congress was the first to walk out after Deputy Chairman Harivansh rejected their demand for a discussion on inflation.

 

Leaders of other parties like the Left and some smaller parties also joined them soon.

The Trinamool Congress, the Telangana Rashtra Samiti and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and some other parties also walked out of the House while raising the issues of farmers.

Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge sought to raise the issue of inflation and price rise and demanded a discussion on it.

The deputy chairman said it cannot be entertained as the Question Hour was on.

Soon other parties also walked out as they wanted to raise the issues of farmers and MSP.

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