Where are the members?

NEW DELHI, AUG. 1. The Opposition today took strong exception to thin attendance in the treasury benches in the Lok Sabha when the House resumed discussion on the Agra summit.

Ms. Margaret Alva (Cong.) said the treasury benches were virtually empty when the House was taking up for discussion a major subject. She was supported by her party colleagues leading the Speaker, Mr. G.M.C. Balayogi, to ask ``where are the members?'' The former Prime Minister, Mr. Chandra Shekhar, was on his legs asking the Chair to warn members of the treasury benches.

``This is a serious matter. The whole treasury bench is empty. The Speaker should give a warning to the Government and adjourn the House,'' he said.

- PTI

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