MP Govt faces embarrassment over minister's reply

Bhopal, July 24 (UNI) The Madhya Pradesh government today faced embarrassment in the Assembly when Minister of State for Revenue Narayan Singh Kushwah was found stumbling while replying to several question during the Question Hour.

Replying to several supplementary questions in the absence of Revenue Minister Kamal Patel, Mr Kushwah was seen fumbling with papers and folders in his hand.

The opposition members even said ministers do not come prepared in the assembly and should be harassed.

After the minister's reply, Mr Satydeo Katare (Cong) said the question should be taken up later.

Defending the minister, Speaker Ishwardas Rohani said he was a new minister but was still trying to give answers in a better manner. The minister was replying to the questions, although there might be some delay.

After the minister's reply to a question, member Sukhdeo Panse alleged that the minister was providing false information.

UNI