Parliament washed out again over demonetisation

Parliament washed out again over demonetisation
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Parliament was disrupted yet again on Monday with the Opposition changing tact in the Rajya Sabha demanding adoption of a condolence resolution for those who have died in queues in banks post-demonetisation and pressing for a discussion under a rule that entails voting.

​New Delhi: Parliament was disrupted yet again on Monday with the Opposition changing tact in the Rajya Sabha demanding adoption of a condolence resolution for those who have died in queues in banks post-demonetisation and pressing for a discussion under a rule that entails voting.

A united Opposition gave a new dimension in the Upper House by asserting that no discussion on demonetisation would take place till the House adopts a resolution mourning the death of nearly 70 people said to have been caused by hardships after the junking of the high-denomination notes.

The Lok Sabha could not function for the third straight working day as Opposition parties insisted on taking up of an Adjournment Motion on demonetisation and a debate under a rule that entails voting. The Rajya Sabha has failed to transact any business.

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