- Sat, 31 Jul, 2010, 2:35 am -

Ranchi: Congress-JVM led opposition created uproarious scenes in the Assembly today. The legislators from these Parties even rushed to the well of the House after the Speaker C. P. Singh once again declined their demand for discussion on the matter relating to the CBI probe into the various scams.

The leader of opposition in the House Rajendra Singh and JVM’s Pradeep Yadav demanded that a CBI probe be initiated in the matters related to corruption and corrupt practices. They wanted the CBI to probe into the accumulation of assets by all those in power since the inception of the State.

For the first time ever, the opposition MLAs walked into the Assembly Hall brandishing placards and posters demanding the CBI probe. The Speaker had to summon the services of the Marshall to snatch the placards and posters from the agitating members. A Marshal was pressed into service for the first time in the Jharkhand Assembly.

JVM’s Samresh Singh in a fit of rage passed remarks on the Speaker itself, terming him as incapable for the post. The treasury Bench reacted vociferously and demanded stern action against the veteran opposition member. The matter however got resolved after JVM’s leader in the House, Pradeep Yadav apologised on Samresh’s behalf and later Samresh Singh too apologised.

The Speaker warned Samresh Singh that he would not be allowed to rush to the well of the House on his whim. He also cautioned the opposition to exercise their rights in the House justifiably and not stall the proceedings as a daily routine.

Congress workers ‘Gherao’ Vidan Sabha- attempt gate crashing

Ranchi: Protesting the policies of the State government, thousands of Congress workers from all parts of the State ‘gheraoed’ the Vidan Sabhaon Monday. They were demanding complete roll back on the hiked VAT on petrol and diesel, CBI probe into all the scams and a clear and transparent stand on the naxal issue. The leaders accused the government of shielding the corrupt persons by not initiating the CBI probe.
The leaders were also demanding the Palamu Division to be named as drought ridden and special package ear marked for relief work.
Later the workers attempted in vain to gate crash into the Vidan Sabha premises but it was foiled by the alert police force, which resorted to spraying strong bursts of coloured water on the protestors to disperse them.
The gherao was led by State Congress president Pradeep Balmuchu, K. Keshav Rao, Abdul Mannan and others. Pradeep Balmuchu demanded early announcement of the Panchayat election dates. The CM Shibu Soren had announced in the House that the Panchayat elections would be held before the monsoon season, but nothing has been done in that direction till now, though a week has passed after his assurance.

Briefs:
Shibu Soren skips CM question hour
CM Shibu Soren was not present in the Assembly for the CM question hour slated for Mondays. The Speaker has assured to allot another day in this week for the same. JVM’s Pradeep Yadav wondered loudly as to why the CM falls sick only on important days. He accused the CM of avoiding addressing the problems of the State’s populace.
Chandra Shekar stages ‘fast’ protest outside the House
Congress leader sat on hunger strike outside the Assembly to demand reinstation and compensation for the 74 workers removed by Tata owned colliery at Jamadoba in Dhanbad district. He later relented after being pacified by Dy.CMs Raghubar Das and Sudesh Mahto. Dubey was assured by the Speaker C. P. Singh that the problem would be resolved amicably.