Govt stand not clear, Brinda says after MPs' suspension
Press Trust of India / New Delhi Mar 09, 2010, 15:03 IST
After seven MPs were suspended from the Rajya Sabha for their unruly behaviour over women's bill, CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat today said that the government's stand on the issue was not clear.
"It is not clear what the government stand is. I would not comment (on the suspension)," Karat told reporters.
However, she said that what happened yesterday in the House was "shameful and shocking".
Seven members belonging to SP, RJD, LJP and an unattached MP were suspended for the remaining period of the budget session for their unruly behaviour in the House.
Terming the suspension of MPs causing disruption as a first step towards passing the Women's Reservation Bill, Congress spokesperson Jayanti Natarajan said the government has shown its commitment.
"We moved for the suspension of disrupting members. Now it is for the other parties to show their commitment and let the bill pass," she said.
Earlier in the day, before the suspension of the members, BJP member Kusum Rai said, "It seems that government's intention is not honest as it failed to take action against those members who were disrupting the House showing disrespect to the Chair."
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