spoke about the problems being faced by farmers due to drought and floods.

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He said banks harassed farmers for recovery of loans and referred to a particular case where a farmer's family has not been able to get back orginal papers against which loan was taken, despite clearing the dues.

Shambuprasadji Tundiya (BJP) sought assistance for dalits going on pilgrimage to Kailash Mansarovar. He also said the new route via Nathula has eased the travel to the lake.

Mukul Roy (TMC) expressed concern over the increasing number of train accidents and alleged that railways was not paying required attention on core activities of the public transport system.

C P Narayanan (CPI-M) said the PDS kerosene for fishermen in Kerala has been reduced by 50 per cent in the past one year and they have been forced to purchase the fuel for their boats at higher prices from market.

Senior Congress leader A K Antony also expressed concern over the issue.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar said the matter would be examined.

JD(U) member Kahkashan Perween demanded highest civilian honour of Bharat Ratna for former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur, popularly known as Jana Nayak.

Ananda Bhaskar Rapolu (Cong) raised the problems faced by weavers in the country.

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