Amid continuous demand by the opposition for the Prime Minister's reply in Parliament over demonetisation issue, Information and Broadcasting Minister Venkaiah Naidu attacked them saying it has become a fashion to criticize Narendra Modi for everything.<br/><br/>Talking to reporters outside Parliament, Mr. Naidu said the opposition is rattled by the growing popularity of Mr. Modi. He questioned why they are not allowing the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha to function and also accused them of running away from debate.<br/><br/>Meanwhile, CPI(M) accused the Prime Minister of disruption in the House and questioned why Mr Modi is not ready to speak in Parliament on the issue. Party General Secretary Sitaram Yechury said Mr. Modi must participate in the discussion.<br/><br/>Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad said the Prime Minister must have addressed Parliament after important decision of demonetisation.<br/><br/>In another development, opposition parties including Congress, TMC, JD(U), BSP, CPI(M), NCP and DMK have decided to stage a dharna in Parliament premises tomorrow over the matter. TMC will organise a dharna against the demonetization at Jantar Mantar tomorrow as well.
News On AIR | November 22, 2016 6:01 PM
To criticize Narendra Modi becomes fashion: Venkaiah Naidu