New Delhi: Appreciating the Indian contingent for their ‘commendable performance’ in the Tokyo Olympics, Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday praised Punjab and Haryana states for providing the right kind of infrastructure for sportspersons.
“40% members of the Indian contingent were from Punjab and Haryana. Other states should follow them in recreating infrastructure for sportspersons,” said Naidu.
Earlier, Naidu paid homage to the martyrs of the Quit India movement saying Gandhiji had given a call for the movement this day (August 9) in 1942. Members of the House observed a two-minute silence in memory of the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the liberating country from British rule.
He announced that he had received notices from “seven/eight members” under Rule 267. Some of these notices were for discussion on Pegasus, some were for discussing farmers’ issues while some were for discussing floods caused by heavy rains in certain parts of the country.
“I had admitted notices under Rule 267 for discussing farmers’ issue and had already informed the government regarding his decision. Naidu then adjourned the House till noon.