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Demonetisation debate to continue in RS
November 17, 2016
The debate on demonetisation, which was kicked off on the first day of
the winter session in the Rajya Sabha yesterday after suspending all
business in response to notices given by a host of opposition members,
will continue on Thursday.
During the course of a seven-hour
debate, the opposition took on the government, saying the move
demonetisation of high currency notes is "ill-conceived", and it had led
to an economic anarchy in the country.
The government, however,
rejected the allegation, saying the move is in the national interest,
and has been hailed by the common man.
The Centre asked the opposition to clear its stand on corruption.
The Lok Sabha was adjourned yesterday after paying tributes to the members who passed away.
The
Congress and the Trinamool Congress parties have sought an adjournment
motion in the Lok Sabha today for a discussion on the demonetisation
issue.
Yesterday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi exhorted all the
opposition parties to cooperate and extend support to the government's
crusade against black money and corruption.
Prime Minister Modi said he was optimistic of a positive winter session.
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