New Delhi, Feb. 4 -- Congress MP KC Venugopal on Wednesday accused the ruling party of blocking parliamentary proceedings, saying the Opposition is ready to carry out business, but the government does not want the House to function.

Speaking to the reporters, Venugopal said, "We are ready to function, but it is up to them. They don't want the House to function. They can suspend each and every member of the House."

Meanwhile, Union Minister Giriraj Singh accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and his party of spreading lies, misleading the public, and disrespecting Parliament, while praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi for working tirelessly for the people.

"Congress party is a collection of 'thethrology' (stubbornness). Rahul Gandhi and...