Parliament strongly condemns assault on Sharad Pawar

Parliament today strongly condemned the assault on Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar at a public function in Delhi.

Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar said the House strongly condemns the unfortunate incident of assault on the agriculture minister.

The House "expresses its unequivocal disapproval of taking recourse to violent and undemocratic means to express disagreement," she said.

Before the Lok Sabha met for the day, several members went across to Pawar, who was seated in his alloted seat in the first row, as a gesture.

Rajya Sabha too condemned the assault on Pawar.

When the House met for the day, chairman Hamid Ansari made a mention of the incident that took place yesterday barely a few kilometers away from Parliament.

"I am sure the whole House will join me in condemning the assault" on Pawar, he said as members thumped their desks in show of support.