Job quota bill: SP says it will stall RS if bill is passed

"We will disrupt the House and not allow it to function if the bill (for reservation to SC/ST in job promotions) is passed...We will continue to oppose the bill and we are ready for suspension," SP leader Ram Gopal Yadav said told reporters here.

Asked if the party will disrupt the House proceedings if the government gets the bill passed amid the din, he said, "If they are adamant to get it passed, then we will do it."

On the issue of the bill being introduced by Minister of State in PMO V Narayanasamy in Rajya Sabha today, the SP leader said, "The whole House was in turnmoil. (It's introduction) is not according to the norms. It is unconstitutional. It will lead to hatred between communities and will create division in the society."

Yadav said, "They are doing something to undo what the court has done. This is not the first time they are doing so. Because of majority of the people are against this. We will continue to oppose it. It is unethical."

He said BSP was depending on the government to get the bill passed but clarified that SP was from the very beginning was opposed to the promotion quota measure.

On the Walmart lobbying report, the SP leader said, "It is a very disturbing news. The government should clarify on the issue. SP wants the Prime Minister to reply and explain the issue. The Prime Minister should come to the House and explain who took the money, if money has been given."