Food Bill, a 'half-hearted' attempt by UPA govt: BJP
September 03, 2013  00:31
After the Rajya Sabha gave its nod to the Food Security Bill, BJP attacked the government saying it has made a "half-hearted" attempt and the shortcomings will be rectified if the party comes to power.

"It is a half-hearted move by the government...They had made the promise in 2009 and it took them four and a half years to fulfil it. This is a clear example of their intention. Elections are around that is why they have brought this Bill at this time," said BJP leader Venkaiah Naidu.

He said his party supported the Bill and brought some amendments to remove the shortcomings in it, but the government did not allow any of them to be passed.

"We supported the Bill and gave certain amendments to bring improvements in it as it suffered from some lacunas. But the government did not accept our amendments. When we will win election and come to power, we will try to make improvements in the Bill," he said.
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