Uproar in Parl over CVC issue
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New Delhi: Opposition today created uproar in Parliament demanding response from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the Supreme Court quashing appointment of P J Thomas as CVC forcing government to promise that a 'suitable' statement will be made next week.
The issue was raised in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha with the Lower House even being adjourned for 45 minutes at noon following pandemonium created by the Left and JD-U.
In the Rajya Sabha, the matter was raised by Venkaiah Naidu (BJP), who was joined by his party colleagues in asking as to when the Prime Minister would be making a statement on the 'shocking' development.
Responding to the demand, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Ashwani Kumar said Government will make a 'suitable' statement on the issue next week.
Earlier, the opposition got agitated when Kumar said the government would make a statement 'if necessary'.
"What is meant by 'if necessary'? It was a shocking development," Naidu said asserting that the government has to make a statement.
In the Lok Sabha, the demand for a statement by the Prime Minister was raised vociferously, disrupting proceedings.
Immediately after the Question Hour, Left members as also JD(U) leader Sharad Yadav raised the matter.
CPI(M) leader Basudeb Acharia and Gurudas Dasgupta (CPI) said, "We have all given notice. You (chair) should allow us to raise the (CVC) issue."
The Prime Minister should come to the House and respond. "He owes an explanation to the country," Acharia said.
"It is a serious matter. Give me a minute to speak," pleaded Yadav.
Amid the din, Speaker Meira Kumar adjourned the House till 1300 hours.
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