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03.08.2010
∗ DR. KIRIT PREMJIBHAI SOLANKI (AHMEDABAD WEST) : I thank you,
Sir for providing me an opportunity to express my views in the debate on Price
Rise. A burning issue and ugly gift to Aam Adami contributing more than 90%
population of our country.
In recent monsoon session of Parliament since there is extra ordinary rise in
the prices of essential commodities like vegetables, petroleum prices etc. the
united opposition raised this major issue for discussion under “House adjournment
motion” surprise everyone, the UPA Government was reluctant to discuss the
issue under Standard parliamentary proceedings and rules. There were discussion
on this major issue several time. Looking to the magnanimity of the issue,
discussion under different rule having provision of voting was a logical demand
but as it was rejected suggest disregards towards the standard parliamentary
practice on the part of UPA Government. It is very much unfortunate and antipoor
act on the part of UPA-II.
Prices Soar when Congress comes in Power
It’s a general experience that whenever Congress comes to power, prices of
essential commodities shoots up. Before the general election of Lok Sabha last
year, they promised to bring down prices with in 100 days, but Congress got the
votes in the name of “Aam Adami” but prices got increased by three to four time.
It’s a clear cut betrayal of people of India for vote bank politics.
Our Prime Minister is renowned economist but unfortunately, under his
leadership the prices are rising at rocket speed.
Petrol, Diesel, Kerosene & LPG Price Rise
It is unprecedented rise in prices of essential commodities, vegetables etc.
However, Central Government has fueled it by increasing prices in petrol, (3.5),
Diesel (2), Kerosene (Rs.3) and LPG (Rs.35). It seems that “Central Government
is concerned about oil companies not the common man.
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