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"I am prepared to have a full debate on the coffin issue," Fernandes said during Zero Hour after Communist Party of India-Marxist member Basudeb Acharia wanted to know from the Chair the fate of his notice of breach of privilege against the defence minister.
Acharia referred to a newspaper report, which said the government had purchased the caskets at double the rates from an American firm.
Deputy Speaker P M Sayeed told Acharia that his notice was under consideration.
Fernandes made the comment after the opposition members shouted him down when he rose to give a reply during Question Hour.
The opposition members told the House that they did not recognise him as the defence minister.
As Fernandes refused to resume his seat and went on replying, Congress members trooped into the well demanding his resignation over the purchase of coffins for soldiers killed during the Kargil conflict. PTI Back to top (c) Copyright 2002 PTI. All rights reserved. Republication or redistribution of PTI content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent. Tell us what you think of this report
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