Patel agitation to rock Gujarat assembly session starting today

August 26, 2015 08:36

The three-day monsoon session of the Gujarat assembly starting today is expected to be stormy, as the Congress will would be trying to corner the government on the agitation of Patel community, corruption, the law and order situation among other issues.

No official business will take place today as the House will pay homage to various leaders who died recently, including the former President APJ Abdul Kalam, sitting MLA from Surat Raja Patel and former Gujarat finance minister Sanat Mehta.

"On the remaining days (27th, 28th) various bills, resolutions and notices would be tabled," Health minister and state government's spokesperson Nitin Patel said.

In all nine bills will be tabled in the House.

Leader of Opposition Shankersinh Vaghela said the session should have been at least five-day-long to address the state's issues properly.

"On August 27, we will stage demonstration inside the House and corner this government on corruption, the poor law and order situation and aimless governance. On the last day, we will bring a resolution asking the government to come clear on the issue of reservations," said Vaghela.

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