Face off likely over GST in Parliament

May 05, 2015 20:38

A face-off between the opposition and government over the Goods and Services Tax bill is likely with the Congress and some other opposition parties insisting that it be sent to the Parliamentary Standing Committee for scrutiny.

The government, on its part, is leaving no stone unturned to see the passage of the Constitution Amendment bill in the Lok Sabha where it was brought up for consideration today.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister M Venkaiah Naidu today held a meeting of floor leaders of NDA allies in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha asking them to ensure the presence of each and every member tomorrow for smooth passage of the measure in the Lower House.

Leaders of Shiv Sena, TDP, LJP, SAD and smaller parties including NPP, SDF and RPI (Athawale) were present as also representatives of the Shetkari Swabhiman Paksha and Apna dal were present.

Former Speaker P A Sangma of the National People's Party has also been approached.

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