LS speaker laments debate on price rise could not be taken up

Terming price rise as an issue which has put the common man in distress, Lok Sabha speaker, Meira Kumar today lamented that the House could not take up the debate on the subject.

"I wanted that the House should discuss the matter. But, proceedings were disrupted over the rule under which the
debate should take place. Disrupting the House over the rule
and not debating the subject also dismays the public. I hope
in future all respected members and leaders of parties will
ensure smooth functioning of the House," she told reporters
outside Parliament.

Kumar said she was "concerned" as deliberations on the topic could not take place.

When asked that as speaker under which Rule she thought the debate should take place, Kumar said it was necessary for her to listen to both sides before arriving at a conclusion. "But the discussion (on the rule) could not be completed," she added.

"Price rise is such an issue which has put people in distress and wants a solution to it. It is, therefore, the responsibility of Parliament to hold debate on the subject and deliberate on ways to find a solution," she said.