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UP Legislative Council adjourned over power issue

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Press Trust of India Lucknow
Last Updated : Nov 19 2014 | 4:45 PM IST
Amidst arguments and exchange of allegations between the opposition and treasury bench over power issue, the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council was today adjourned for half an hour.
The issue was raised by BJP members through adjournment notice during zero hour, who alleged that power system has collapsed in the state and undeclared rostering was being done.
Replying on behalf of the government, Minister of State for Power Yasir Shah claimed that power situation has not collapsed and the government was making all possible efforts to improve supply.
He also informed the house in detail about the agreement with Torrent company, supplying power in Agra.
Dissatisfied the reply, the BJP members walked out of the house.
Meanwhile, BSP members alleged that poor consumers were being looted in Agra.
This led to heated arguments between the opposition and the treasury bench. Raising slogans, the BSP members then came into the well.
Chairman Ganesh Shanker Pandey requested the members to maintain order which failed. He then adjourned the house for 15 minutes which was later extended by another 15 minutes.

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First Published: Nov 19 2014 | 4:45 PM IST

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