Odd-even: Few takers for the 'MP special bus'
In view of the Parliament Session, Delhi Government had yesterday announced six air-conditioned special buses to ferry MPs and appealed to them to follow the odd-even scheme. The 'MP Special' buses ply from 9 AM to 11 AM and 5.30 PM to 8 PM.
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In the morning, BJP MPs Ranjan Bhatt and Hari Om Singh Rathore availed the 'MP Special Bus Service' to reach Parliament. However, BJP MP Paresh Rawal violated the odd-even rule by reaching the House in his even-numbered car following which he apologised to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
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"Made a serious blunder by travelling in a odd number car to Parliament ... Sorry to Arvind ji n Delhiite...(sic)," Rawal tweeted. The BJP MP later tweeted a challan copy, saying he has paid a fine for violating the odd-even rule.
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According to government, a help desk has also been set up in Parliament premises to assist lawmakers in availing the bus service. A senior government official said that keeping security of MPs in mind, some security personnel will also be deployed in these buses.
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Members of Parliament have not been given exemption under the odd-even scheme, the second phase of which started on April 15 and will end on April 30. The violation of the car-rationing scheme attracts a penalty of Rs 2,000.
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The President, The Prime Minister, The Vice-President, union ministers, the Chief Justice of India, judges of high courts, women among others are exempted under it.