Assembly stalled over opposition protest against rape of minors

Bhubaneswar | Tuesday | 17th April, 2018

Summary:

When the house reconvened for zero hour at 11.30 pm, the Congress members continued pressing for their demand for a discussion and a response from the chief minister. But the opposition is doing precious little by not allowing the house to run," Dash said. On failing to restore order, the speaker adjourned the house till 3pm.Speaking to reporters outside the assembly, Narasingha said the government has been indifferent to the serious issue of sexual assault on minors. Is this honour?," he questioned.BJD spokesperson and MLA Samir Ranjan Dash said the concern of the opposition is just a publicity stunt. "The government has taken the crimes seriously and will ensure the culprits get the harshest of punishments according to law..