Suspension of 12 MPs shows frustration of govt over repeal of farm laws: Chhattisgarh CM

Raipur | Wednesday | 1st December, 2021

Summary:

Raipur, Dec 1 (PTI) Terming "wrong" the suspension of 12 opposition MPs from Rajya Sabha, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Wednesday said the action against these lawmakers reflected the government"s frustration as it had to withdraw the three farm laws.

Two of the 12 suspended MPs are from Chhattisgarh.

Talking to reporters here at the helipad, Baghel demanded a ban on the travel of passengers coming from the countries, where a new variant of coronavirus is found, to India.

"The suspension of the MPs is not right.

It is wrong and the chairman (of Rajya Sabha) should reconsider it (the decision),” he said.

When asked that the MPs, who have been suspended, were raising the issue of farm bills on the day of ruckus during the last Monsoon session, he said, “they (BJP-led Centre) have withdrawn the farm bills.