Shimla, Aug. 18 -- The Himachal Pradesh Assembly today unanimously decided to accept the notices given by members of the treasury benches and the Opposition pressing for an adjournment motion under Rule 67 and calling attention motion under rule 130 to discuss the devastation caused by heavy monsoon rains across the state.
As the House assembled for the post-lunch session, BJP members demanded that the discussion be held immediately, citing extensive damage to life and property.
Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania informed the House that Congress members had already given a call attention motion notice under Rule 130, and the matter was listed for discussion later in the day. He urged the Opposition to wait for 15-20 minutes, assuring them tha...