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restored keeping in view the drought conditions prevailing in the state. The Government of India should also pay serious attention to initiating effective steps to tackle the drought conditions prevailing in Bihar.

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MR. SPEAKER: I have to bring to your notice that we have

discussed that Budget in general for 21 hours. Very good and important points have been made by the hon. Members and naturally, you would be interested in knowing as to what will be the response of the Government on the points which were made. You may also be interested in other points which you want to make. So, I am pleading with you today to finish this business now. I would like to take up the Matters under Rule 377 after the Budget reply is given. But before the Budget reply is given, there are certain important Papers to be laid on the Table of the House. With your concurrence. I would allow the Papers to be laid on the Table of the House and after that, instead of taking up the Matters under Rule 377, I would request the hon. Minister to reply. I will be good if there would be a comprehensive reply.

Now, Papers to be laid on the Table of the House.

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