PM Modi likely to attend Rajya Sabha tomorrow

November 23, 2016 19:08

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to be present in the Rajya Sabha tomorrow, sources said, as the government attempts to find a truce with a united opposition which has disrupted both houses of parliament since the winter session began last week.

In a bid to break the logjam in Parliament over demonetisation, government today reached out to the opposition with Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar holding talks with Congress and TMC leaders.

Kumar and some other leaders in the government will continue deliberations with floor leaders of various political parties tomorrow.

"Nothing has been achieved by holding up the Parliament proceedings. Everybody feels that there should be action against black money. The opposition parties apprehensions are about only implementation of demonetisation, we have been saying that we are ready to listen to their concerns.

"I have again requested them to start discussion where they can express their view points on this issue, which government will listen and consider," Kumar said.

The government's action comes in the backdrop of continued stalling of both the Houses of Parliament by the opposition which is demanding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's presence and participation in the debate on demonetisation.

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