<br/>After Opposition parties were joined by some ruling alliance leaders seeking a discussion on the price rise in Budget session of Parliament, the government has made it clear that it is ready to discuss all issues. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Sushma Swaraj said if government agrees to this proposal the House will function smoothly.<br/><br/>Opposition is demanding a full fledged discussion on 23rd of this month on the issue. The Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh said the government is ready to discuss all issues including the Indo-Pak Foreign Secretary level talks in the session begning tomorrow. AIR correspondent reports that Trinamool Congress and DMK also joined the Opposition is seeking a discussion on price rise.<br/><br/>Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar said at the end of two hour long meeting that all parties have agreed to extend cooperation for smooth running of the session. Asked about changes in rules, to prevent collapse of the Question Hour, Mrs Kumar said the rules committee had approved amendments to ensure uninterrupted proceedings.
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Govt ready to discuss all issues, including Indo-Pak talks in budget session: PM