Don't squabble over security breach: PM

On Parliament impasse, Modi says all efforts should be made to look for a solution with a collective spirit

- RAJESH KUMAR THAKUR

FOUR days after a breach in Parliament security, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the "seriousness" of the incident during the ongoing winter session should not be "underestimated." He said that no one should squabble over the issue, which is being investigated by competent agencies.

In an interview with a Hindi daily, Modi said the Lok Sabha Speaker is taking necessary steps and that it was important to unravel the intentions behind it. "It is equally important to go in-depth as to who these elements are. Solutions should be found with one mind," he said, stressing that everyone should avoid debate over such topics.

The PM's remarks came amid the Opposition's demand for a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah and a debate on the incident. As many as 14 Opposition MPs have been suspended from both Houses when they trooped into the well of Houses demanding a statement from the home minister.