Lok Sabha Sets Record By Continuing Its Session Past Midnight On Railway Budget

The Lok Sabha on Thursday set a record by continuing with its proceedings for more than 12 hours to discuss the Demands for Grants for the Railway Ministry. The discussion ended two minutes before midnight.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Friday said the discussion went on till midnight because every member wanted to take part.
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal was likely to reply to the debate on Friday afternoon, following which the Demands for Grants will be put to vote.