UPSC issue once again disrupts Parliament

Opposition not satisfied with govt solution

Parliament was once again disrupted on Tuesday over the Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) impasse, as Opposition benches were dissatisfied with the government’s statement that CSAT would remain and only the contentious English comprehension question would not carry any weightage.

While the Lok Sabha saw some disruptions in the morning, Question Hour was washed out in the Rajya Sabha, where the Congress-led Opposition has more numbers.



“It is a question of all Indian languages. Let there be a Joint Parliamentary Committee to look into the entire issue,” said Naresh Agarwal from the Samajwadi Party.

Derek O' Brien of the Trinamool Congress accused the government of giving a “knee-jerk reaction” to the students’ agitation. "That reaction has a counter reaction," he said adding that nine parties had given a notice demanding a debate on the issue.

Parties stressed that since the exam was scheduled on August 24, the issue would have to be taken up the house and discussed immediately, a request which the chair refused. This led to disruption in proceedings and business resumed only after repeated adjournments.