Parliamentary affairs minister Ananth Kumar (file photo)New Delhi: The government Friday urged the Congress-led opposition to "not politicize" the sudden demise of IUML MP E. Ahamed and sought cooperation of all parties in the smooth conduct of Parliament.
Parliamentary affairs minister Ananth Kumar Friday said the RML Hospital's Superintendent has already given a detailed statement on the sudden demise of the leader.
The minister was responding to Congress general secretary and leader of the opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad's allegation that Ahamed had passed away "much earlier" than declared by RML hospital.
Azad had also accused the government of keeping the body at the hospital as it wanted to go ahead with presentation of the Budget on February 1 despite the Opposition demanding its postponement.
"I urge Congress party to not politicize the death of Ahamed sahab...and I also urge them to cooperate in running both the houses," Kumar said.
The minister also requested all parties to participate in the debate and make the budget session fruitful by maintaining high traditions of Parliament.
Former union minister and Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) MP E. Ahamed passed away in the early hours of Wednesday. His funeral took place on Thursday.
