BJP has staged a walk out in the Lok Sabha to register its protest against the rising prices. As the House met for the day members of the opposition party, led by leader of the opposition in the House Mrs. Sushma Swaraj walked out.<br/><br/>She alleged that the rising inflation is the result of wrong policies of the government and reported scam. She added it has nothing to do with any natural calamity. She said that her party members are walking out to join those who have come from different parts of the country in the National Capital to protest against price rise.<br/><br/>The Rajya Sabha has been adjourned for the day as a mark of respect to the sitting member of the House Krishna Lal Valmiki, who passed away early on Wednesday morning.<br/><br/>The members joined the presiding officer in paying tributes to the Parliamentarian.<br/><br/>The Chairman Mohd. Hamid Ansari described him an able parliamentarian and a dedicated social worker. The members observed two minutes silence. Valmiki represented the State of Rajasthan in the House.<br/><br/>The BJP today attacked the government for its alledged failure to control the rise in prices of essential commodities , specially the food items . Speaking at a rally at Ram Lila grounds in the capital today , senior BJP leader Mr L.K Advani said that the common man is reeling under the impact of rise in the prices.<br/><br/>Mr Advani claimed claimed that BJP ruled states are taking stringent measures to rein in the prices but the centre is not taking effective measures.He said that there is is a need for the states and the centre to coordinate their efforts to tame inflation. The rally was also addressed by other BJP leaders including its President Nitin Gadkari and Rajnath Singh .The BJP leaders including Sushma Swaraj and Arun Jaitley are now marching towards the parliament.<br/>
News On AIR | April 21, 2010 2:08 PM
BJP stages walk out in Lok Sabha to protest rising prices