The government's response is likely to trigger a heated debate between the treasury and opposition benches over the politically significant healthcare programme.
The incident in Malda left two personnel dead and another critically injured.
The BSF jawan was bestowed with the responsibility of safeguarding the pilgrims from any possible attacks by Pakistani militants.
The controversy began on Wednesday when Kunal Ghosh protested after allegedly being denied permission to participate in the debate.
The unions also demanded equal pay for equal work, paid maternity and sick leave, full AAY ration benefits, proper sanitation facilities, crèches and rest sheds in tea gardens.
The organisations led by DYFI and the SFI today turned the city streets into a sea of red flags and red cards as they marched towards Nabanna. Two large processions from Howrah and Sealdah gathered at College Street from where they headed towards Nabanna
While addressing a Press gathering on the Glacial Outburst in Chamoli, Dr Rath said he was of the opinion that the glaciers in the Himalayas are retreating under climate change scenario.
Underscoring the point, a report to the Supreme Court of a committee of the People’s Science Institute (PSI), Dehradun, recommended scrapping of more than 20 hydel power stations in and around the Alaknanda river.
She also announced 1.5 crore jobs in the next five years. She asked why the Union government has yet not disbursed any cash benefit to these eligible beneficiaries under the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojna.
The PM in his first public rally in Bengal before Assembly polls launched an offensive against the Left Front-Congress poll alliance, alleging that they are in secret collusion with Trinamul Congress, and are involved in political match fixing behind closed doors.
