Price rise discussion expected in Parliament after stormy session last week

The monsoon session has been witnessing protests by opposition ever since it started.

Published on: Aug 1, 2022, 07:04:44 IST

By HT News Desk | Edited by Swati Bhasin

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

A discussion on price rise is expected in Parliament after last week saw massive protests by the opposition. Amid demonstrations, action was taken against members of both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha.

Monsoon session: Last week, several MPs were suspended amid protests.  (HT file)

Four Congress Lok Sabha MPs were suspended earlier in the week, followed by a new record in Rajya Sabha when 19 MPs were suspended - the highest in recent years in a single batch. Later, four more Rajya Sabha members - leaders of opposition parties - were suspended.

Reports suggested the discussion on the issue was likely in Lok Sabha on Monday, followed by Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.

The government had indicated that the discussion on inflation would be soon taken up. The opposition has been demanding discussion on price rise, which is affecting common people. In the first week of the monsoon session, a protest was led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and other top Congress leaders within Parliament.

The action against the parliamentarians came after a new advisory was shared just ahead of the start of the monsoon session, which barred protests, demonstrations and holding of placards within the parliament premises. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Prakash Birla had warned against use of placards and sloganeering in the house on several occasions.

The suspension was followed by more protests and sit-ins by opposition members and sharp criticism.

Apart from inflation, another issue that triggered chaos amid the monsoon session last week was Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury’s ‘Rashtrapatni’ remark on President Droupadi Murmu, which was labelled sexist.

As BJP leaders demanded Ranjan’s “apology to India”, he said it was a “slip of tongue”.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
HT News Desk
Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More

Get the latest India News, breaking headlines and real-time updates from across the country. Stay informed about politics, government policies, crime, weather and major national developments.