The ongoing debate on Budget 2024 in Lok Sabha turned heated when TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee clashed with Speaker Om Birla over the discussion on the three farm laws. The Trinamool MP accused the Centre of passing the bills without consulting farmers or Opposition parties, but the Speaker maintained that the House had a thorough discussion on the issue. The Budget, which was criticized by Banerjee for favoring BJP coalition partners, was defended by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman as she dismissed the TMC's criticism.
Abhishek Banerjee and Budget 2024 Debate: A Heated Exchange in Lok Sabha
The ongoing debate on Budget 2024 in Lok Sabha intensified when Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee engaged in a heated exchange with Speaker Om Birla over the three farm laws.
Background:
Clash in Lok Sabha:
During the Budget 2024 debate, Abhishek Banerjee accused the government of passing the farm laws without consulting farmers or opposition parties. He alleged that the laws were "anti-farmer" and demanded their immediate withdrawal.
Speaker Om Birla, however, maintained that the House had had a thorough discussion on the farm laws and that the government had taken into account the concerns raised by opposition members.
Government's Defense:
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman defended the budget, dismissing TMC's criticism that it favored BJP coalition partners. She argued that the budget aimed to provide relief to the common man and promote economic growth.
Top 5 FAQs and Answers:
1. What were the key issues raised by Abhishek Banerjee in the Lok Sabha debate?
Abhishek Banerjee accused the government of passing the farm laws without consulting farmers or opposition parties, claiming they were "anti-farmer" and should be repealed.
2. How did Speaker Om Birla respond to Banerjee's accusations?
Speaker Birla maintained that the House had had a thorough discussion on the farm laws and that the government had considered the concerns raised by opposition members.
3. What was the government's defense of the Budget 2024?
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman argued that the budget aimed to provide relief to the common man and promote economic growth, dismissing TMC's criticism that it favored BJP coalition partners.
4. What has been the response of farmers to the farm laws?
Farmers have held widespread protests against the farm laws, claiming they would lead to corporate exploitation and undermine the MSP system. They have demanded the repeal of the laws.
5. What is the current status of the farm laws?
The Supreme Court has stayed the implementation of the three farm laws, pending the outcome of legal challenges. The laws remain a contentious issue, with farmers and opposition parties continuing to demand their repeal.
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