CPI wants comprehensive debate on Food Security Bill

Ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, CPI today said it wants a comprehensive debate on the Food Security bill in the House as it is not in agreement with the Ordinance brought out by the government on it.

'We want a comprehensive debate on it in Parliament. Let the House decide the bill. We are not in agreement with the Ordinance brought out by the government on the issue,' CPI secretary D Raja said after taking oath as Rajya Sabha member today.

At the same said, he said that his party is in favour of a 'strong, effective and comprehensive legislation' on food security.

'But the way, the government has brought it, we disapprove of it,' Raja said.

He also said that he is looking forward to debate on important legislations that are expected to come in the session.

Seeking the passage of a number of bills as also the ordinance on Food Security Bill, Government will hold interactions with various political parties on August 1, four days ahead of the Monsoon Session.

An all-party meeting has been called by the government on that day in which chief whips of the parties will also be invited.

The session being held from August 5 to 30 has just 16 working days at a time when there are 116 pending legislations.

The passage of the Food Security ordinance is expected to take precedence over other legislative business.