Discussion on price rise likely in Lok Sabha on Tuesday

A discussion on the issue of price rise, demanded by the Opposition, could take place in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday with the government today saying "our attitude will be accommodative".

A discussion on the issue of price rise, demanded by the Opposition, could take place in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday with the government today saying "our attitude will be accommodative".

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"We are always prepared for...structured discussions on any subject," Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal said.

He said a decision on the issue of price rise would be taken by the meeting of the Business Advisory Committee of the Lok Sabha tomorrow.

The three-month long budget session is commencing on Monday with the address of President Pratibha Patil to the joint sitting of Parliament.

Several opposition parties, including BJP, have demanded a discussion on price rise on Tuesday.

The BJP has also threatened to bring an adjournment motion on the issue if a discussion is not taken up.