As stalemate persists, RS functions for a total of 19 minutes
The Hindu
Venkaiah asks both sides to work together to end deadlock over 12 MPs suspension
On the persuasion of the Opposition, Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu on Friday held an informal meeting of the ruling party and the Opposition in an attempt to resolve the stalemate over the suspension of 12 House members. But the talks were inconclusive.
The meeting, held before the House was convened for the day, was attended by Leader of House Piyush Goyal, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi and his deputy, V. Muraleedharan. Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge and Congress Chief Whip Jairam Ramesh represented the Opposition.
Mr. Naidu, according to sources, urged the two sides to work together to end the deadlock. But with both remaining adamant on their stated positions, no solution was forthcoming.