As soon as the House met for the day, BJP members raised slogans demanding reply from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Singh on the missing files.
Members from the Left parties rushed to the Well along with TDP leader Namo Nageshwar Rao.
While Left members raised the issue of fuel price hike, Rao wanted to raise the issue of privilege notice given by him against Congress members Sandeep Dikshit and Madhu Yakshi Goud for allegedly threatening TDP members.
Amid din, Leader of the Opposition Sushma Swaraj said since the Prime Minister was leaving for the G-20 summit tomorrow, the opposition wanted that the issue be discussed today itself and an intervention by Singh.
"Today is the only day left for the Prime Minister to speak. The Parliamentary Affairs had assured us that the Coal Minister will reply and PM will intervene. The promise should be fulfilled today," she said.
She said as the Monsoon Session concludes on September 6, the opposition would not be able to hear the PM on the issue. Swaraj demanded that the adjournment motion on the coal scam moved by BJP member Hansraj Ahir be taken up immediately.
"While it wanted to know whether any FIR has been lodged in missing files case, it also wondered if the missing files were part of a cover up," she said.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
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
