The death of late chief minister of Tamil Nadu J Jayalalithaa echoed in the Lok Sabha with eight members owing allegiance to the AIADMK camp led by Mr O Panneerselvam rushed to the well of the House raising slogans seeking CBI inquiry into her demise.<br/><br/>In the midst of the din, Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagad Prakash Nadda said during Question Hour, 20 Regional Cancer Centres are being established in as many states at a cost of Rs 120 crore each.<br/><br/> Responding to a query on chronic diseases, he said at Jajjhar in Haryana, an AIIMS National Cancer Centre is being established at a cost of Rs 2000 crore. However, as noisy scenes persisted, Speaker Sumitra Mahajan adjourned the House briefly till 11.20 hrs. After the House reassembled, the agitated AIADMK members sought permission for an adjournment motion to discuss Jayalalithaa's death and staged a walk out.
News On AIR | March 10, 2017 12:23 PM
Death of late CM of Tamil Nadu J Jayalalithaa echoed in Lok Sabha