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Opposition raises concern over Land Acquisition Ordinance
New Delhi, Feb 22
The opposition parties
raised concern over the Land Acquisition Ordinance at an all-party meet
here Sunday ahead of the budget session of parliament, Parliamentary
Affairs Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu said.
However, the parties assured the government of their support in smooth running of the house, the minister added.
Briefing reporters after the all-party meeting here, Naidu said: "The meeting was very successful. It ended on a positive note.
"All
parties said the house should be allowed to run. The general view was
that parliament should function smoothly. The focus should be on
financial matters since this is the budget session," he said.
He said ordinances and all government business were discussed during the meeting.
"There
is a broad consensus on four-five ordinance out of the six, but the
opposition parties have raised objections on the Land Acquisition
Ordinance. They wanted a detailed discussion on it. I have told them
that the concerned minister has held widespread discussions with states
and other stakeholders and we are ready to discuss any issue (related to
the matter)," Naidu said.
The parties also wanted to discuss
issues related to the Tamil fishermen, attacks on churches, ceasefire
violations at the border by Pakistan and US President Barack Obama's
visit to India.
Congress MP Gulam Nabi Azad told media persons
that the Congress will support the government on all bills and
ordinances which benefit the common man but not those which are
"anti-people".
The budget session, slated to begin Monday, will end May 8.