People laughing at us, image of Parliament taking a beating: Venkaiah Naidu

Rajya Sabha chairman Naidu said that the House's inability to function was causing a loss of image

Chairman: Honourable Members, I am sorry that I could not be here the other day because of some bereavement in my family. I normally do not miss the Parliament, but it was beyond my control and, then, it was duty also to be there in my village.

Now, I would like to make an appeal to all the Members once again that we have entered into a new year and we are left with just four working days. Then, after that there may be another Session — as we are all aware that before the elections the Government normally just go