Shri NN Krishnadas (Palghat): Sir, we have been trying to raise a very important matter concerning the people of Kerala in the House. As you mentioned from the Chair right now, it could not be possible to raise the same in a good manner in the House, Sir.
Mr Speaker: For which, some introspection may be made.
Shri NN Krishnadas (Palghat): This is a clear case of discrimination against the people who have been trying their level best in terms of national integrity of our country, and I am referring to the people of Kerala.
Sir, Kerala is a food deficit state and there is an agreement from 1965 onwards to provide sufficient food grains for the public distribution system (PDS) in Kerala. Many a time, on the floor of this House, a lot of ministers have mentioned that Kerala has a very good PDS. But unfortunately, the Union government, with a political vengeance, cut short the supply to Kerala. The second thing that we would like to mention is that the total electricity allocated to Kerala from the unallocated quota has been cut short. Due to shortage of rain, Kerala is facing acute shortage of power. It is due to natural causes like less rain. What is the purpose of the Union government keeping the unallocated quota of power with it? The third point is…
Mr Speaker: This is not a debate; I have already allowed you to speak for more time..
Shri NN Krishnadas (Palghat): My third point, Sir, is when the hon prime minister visited Kerala, he mentioned that eight IITs will be set up in different parts of the country during the 11th Plan period. Out of them one should be set up in Kerala. … (Interruptions)
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Mr Speaker: Hon members who wish to join him may send their names in writing.
… (Interruptions)
Mr Speaker: Please listen to the Chair for a change. You are abusing me. You do not cooperate with me at all.
Shri NN Krishnadas (Palghat): Sir, I am a very obedient member.
Mr Speaker: I know how obedient you are. You have to certify yourself.
Although the House has not functioned properly, this is the fourth time that this issue has been allowed to be raised.
… (Interruptions)
Mr Speaker : Will you please sit down? I would not tolerate this any more. Since I am being abused right and left, I have started it yesterday and I will continue it. Shri Ajay Kumar, it is your turn today. If you do not sit down, I will immediately take action. I have not called any one of you. I have called Mr Krishnadas and he has been given a full hearing.
… (Interruptions)
Mr Speaker: I humbly appeal to the leader of the party, Mr (Basudeb) Acharia. Please tell me if this is the way the House is to run?
Shri NN Krishnadas (Palghat): Sir, you allowed me to speak. Let me complete my submission.
Mr Speaker: This is the fourth time you are saying. No more to be recorded. Dr Sarma now.
(Interruptions) … (Not recorded)
Mr Speaker: This is the cooperation I am receiving.
(Interruptions) … (Not recorded)
Mr Speaker: Does the minister want to say something?
The Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs and Minister of Parliamentary Affairs (Shri Vayalar Ravi): Yes, Sir.
Mr Speaker: Listen to him. You wanted him to respond and he is responding. But you must go to your respective seats first. And listen to him.
Shri Vayalar Ravi: Sir, with your permission I am willing to respond as they demanded. Their demand has been raised here and raised outside also. We are very much concerned. The minister also replied. The hon. Members are not satisfied. I can really assure them that I will convey the sentiments expressed by the members here to the prime minister for whatever way he can react to them.
Md Salim (Kolkata): This is a bureaucratic response.
Mr Speaker: Do not record anything.
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(Proceedings of the Lok Sabha on October 23, 2008)