This Article is From Mar 03, 2010

Opposition's fuel hike offensive in Parliament

Opposition's fuel hike offensive in Parliament
New Delhi: There was uproar in both Houses of Parliament on Wednesday as the BJPand its allies take the government to task over the fuel price hike.

The Opposition, led by the BJP, launched an all out offensive against the government's decision to hike fuel prices.

There was uproar in both Houses the moment the session began and the Speakers adjourned the Houses till noon.

Top leaders of the BJP and its allies finalised their protest strategy with their MPs this morning, just before Parliament met.

They have decided to work towards building opposition unity on the issue. They will meet Left and other leaders too.

Sourcessay the BJP's strategy would be to disrupt proceedings till lunch andthen use the discussion on the Presidential address to corner thegovernment.  

The BJP has called the PM's refusal to roll back the hike as adding salt to the wound.
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