New Delhi: The government may have reached a consensus and is now gearing up to bring in an ordinance on Food Security. Sources said the Cabinet Secretary has prepared a note on the ordinance post Law Ministry's approval.
Some ministers like Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar and Food Minister KV Thomas want the Bill to be discussed in Parliament. Some other like Union Minister Kamal Nath and also those in the Congress party want the Bill to be pushed through using an ordinance.
Sources say the government has spoken to all the allies on the proposal and that it prefers an ordinance instead of bringing a bill in Parliament as it can reduce the rollout time for the scheme. The Opposition has criticised the government's decision to opt for an ordinance.
The government was earlier reportedly divided on whether to hold a special session of Parliament or introduce the Bill through an ordinance. The Bharatiya Janata Party has been demanding that the Bill be debated in Parliament and is in favour of advancing the monsoon session for this.
Pointing out that BJP is in favour of passing the Food bill with some amendments, party chief Rajnath Singh had asked the government to advance the Monsoon Session of Parliament for the purpose. "We are ready for a debate on Food Security and Land Acquisition bills. We want these bills passed with some amendments. The monsoon session be advanced for this," he said on Monday.
(With Additional Inputs From PTI)
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