Ex-NCP minister protests at Vidhan Bhawan

Image
Press Trust of India Mumbai
Last Updated : Apr 11 2016 | 9:28 PM IST
Former Maharashtra minister and NCP MLA Jayant Patil today staged a protest at Vidhan Bhawan complex here against not being allowed to speak while tabling bills in the Lower House.
"Important subjects like assault on legislators and matters raised through point of propriety were brushed aside and bills tabled. I wasn't allowed to speak," Patil said.
While Patil was requesting the chair that he be allowed to speak, opposition MLAs had rushed to the well to support him.
When his plea went unheard, Patil staged a walkout and staged a protest on Vidhan Bhawan premises.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Girish Bapat then spoke to Patil and later the NCP MLA was allowed to speak in the House.
Patil alleged that the House wasn't functioning properly.
"The chair behaves as per someone's instructions," he said.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Apr 11 2016 | 9:28 PM IST

Next Story