Expressing displeasure, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asked for the details of all the Union ministers who did not attend Parliament despite being asked to be present for the session.
Speaking at the BJP parliamentary meeting at the Parliament Library Building earlier in the day, PM Modi also asked the lawmakers to remain present in the House.
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“There are complaints that ministers remain absent during their roster duties. Prime Minister asked for their names by the evening and said that serious cognizance will be taken,” a senior BJP parliamentarian, who was present in the meeting, told news agency ANI on the condition of anonymity.
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The Prime Minister also asked Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi to share with him the names of the ministers if they miss the roster.
Whenever Parliament is in session, a roster is prepared for ministers so that at least one or two of those from the Cabinet remain the House to answer the Opposition, if needed.
During the ongoing session of the Parliament, many opposition leaders have raised the issue of ministers being absent from the House.
(With inputs from ANI)
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