The showdown over demonetisation has paralysed Parliament since the start of the Winter Session last week. Here’s a look at key Opposition demands and the government’s counter:
Opposition demand: Prime Minister Narendra Modi should reply on the floor of the House
Govt response: A reply in Parliament will be given by the minister concerned or any other person on the government’s behalf as per the rules and precedent
Opposition demand: Debate the issue in Rajya Sabha under Rule 56 that entails voting
Govt response: Ready for a debate under Rule 193 that does not entail voting or passage of resolution
Opposition demand: Won’t let the House function till PM Modi joins the note ban debate
Govt response: Opposition is disrupting proceedings as it does not have any logical argument to make
Opposition demand: Rollback the move as even several BJP allies are against it
Govt response: NDA partners unanimously support PM Modi, the entire country has welcomed the move
Opposition demand: Constitute a Joint Parliamentary Committee to look into the issue
Govt response: No need as demonetisation is ‘mahayagna’ against corruption and black money
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