Opposition parties will continue to protest on the issue of price rise and the increase in goods and service tax (GST) and seek suspension of parliamentary business to discuss the two issues, people familiar with the matter said.
DMK Rajya Sabha MP Tiruchi Siva has sought suspension of business in the Rajya Sabha on the issue of “hike in the price of petroleum products leading to increase in the price of essential commodities” while CPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP Elamaram Kareem sought suspension of business on the issue of price rise and imposition of 5% GST on essential items. In the Lok Sabha, Congress MP Manickam Tagore filed an adjournment motion notice on imposition of 5% GST on some items.
Opposition leaders said they will keep up the pressure on the government on these issues. The first day of the monsoon session of Parliament got off to a stormy start on Monday as the Opposition attacked the government over the issue of price rise.
