Demonetisation debate: Jaitley slams Opposition, says govt ready for unconditional debate

Rajya Sabha adjourned till Friday after uproar by Opposition demanding PM's presence in the Parliament on demonetisation

Uproar in Rajya Sabha as Opposition demands PM's presence in the Parliament on demonetisation

Those parties who were once a part of every scandal in the country are now opposing demonetisation, Jaitley adds

Their govt had the most scams and black money generated during its tenure. 2G scam, Coal Scam everything happened during their govt: Jaitley

Govt is convinced that our steps against corruption and black money are correct, he adds

First day it was a debate without any pre-conditions, from next day they started putting unreasonable conditions and it continues, says FM

First day it was a debate without any pre-conditions, from next day they started putting unreasonable conditions and it continues, says FM

Opposition thinks demonetisation is a blunder. Don't they think Commonwealth and 2G was a blunder?, asks Jaitley

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 3 pm amidst commotion, as opposition insists that PM should be in the house, through the debate

Opposition is devising ways to avoid the debate, these actions just prove it, says Jaitley

Opposition finding excuses to disrupt Parliament, says FM Arun Jaitley

Opposition demands PM Modi's presence in Rajya Sabha. We were assured that PM will listen to us and answer us, says Ghulam Nabi Azad

Rajya Sabha adjourned for an hour for lunch

Leader of House Arun Jaitley has said that PM Modi will speak on demonetisation in Rajya Sabha

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Pointing out the extent of hardship which demonetisation has caused the common man and small businesses, Singh said that demonetisation is likely hit of 2 percent on GDP. I hope that PM will help us find practical ways to give relief to people suffering, he says

Stating that note ban is a case of organised loot and legalised plunder, Manmohan Singh said Cooperative banking sector which is serving large number in rural sector is not operational

PM must come with some constructive proposal how we can implement the scheme, says Singh

I want to ask PM that can he name any country where people have deposited their money but are not able to withdraw it: Manmohan Singh

PM has asked to wait for 50 days but for the poor section even 50 days can be detrimental, says Dr. Singh

60-65 people have lost their lives, what has been done can weaken our people's confidence in currency and banking system? asks the former PM

It is important to take note of the grievances of the people suffering, says Manmohan Singh

Former PM Manmohan Singh speaks in Rajya Sabha on Demonetisation issue