Opp to play constructive role in Assembly: Bhupinder Singh

The Pioneer, 28th May, 2009
PNS Bhubaneswar
Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader and leader of Opposition Bhupinder Singh in his first ever Press conference on Tuesday said the Opposition would play a constructive role on the floor of the Assembly. “We will ensure that the MLAs should get the required answer as sought by them in the Assembly,” he said, adding that steps would be taken to bring the truth on the floor of the House.Terming the ruling party as Kaurava Sena, he said the Opposition would play the role of the Pandav. “We may be less in numbers but we can bring trouble for the Government.” he said, adding that the Opposition would take all care to bring the issue affecting the common man.He further said stress should be given for the development of the agriculture in Orissa. “Without improving the agriculture, the economy of the State can not be improved,” he said. Singh further demanded that the Government should immediately take steps to open Mandis in each panchayat for at least five days to procure paddy.He also solicited the Press’s cooperation. “The Press should provide the required support to the Opposition,” he said.