War of words over demonetisation debate in Rajya Sabha

December 07, 2016 11:41

Here's what happened in the Rajya Sabha before it was adjourned:

Leader of Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad says: "It's been a month now and 84 people have died. The government took this decision without planning; who is responsible for so many deaths?

Leader of the House Arun Jaitley responds: "We were ready for debate and still are. Opposition wanted PM to be present in the house so PM has been regularly present. But it seems the opposition just wants to disrupt proceedings for one reason or the other."

Following this, protests from the opposition benches grew louder.

Then, Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati intervened.

She said, "Govt promised demonetisation problems will be fixed in 50 days. It's been a month already, but I don't see any resolution. The entire opposition is ready to listen to what PM has to say, he should apologise for demonetisation decision. So many people have died, but the government isn't doing anything"

Even as Mayawati spoke, BJP MPs were already raising 'Himmat hai toh charcha karo' slogans.

As the din continued, Deputy chariman P J Kurien adjourned the House till Noon.

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