Oppn should get chance to discuss key issues in proper way 18 Jul 2021, 07:27 GMT+10 By Suchitra MukherjeeNew Delhi [India], July 18 (ANI): Ahead of the Monsoon Session in the Parliament, CPI MP Binoy Viswam asserted that the concerns and issues raised by the opposition or smaller parties should also have a place in the House, adding that they should get an opportunity to discuss issues like farmers' protest, COVID-19, among others in a proper manner. Speaking to ANI after a meeting with Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu on Saturday over the agenda for the Monsoon Session, Viswam said: "It was a general meeting. The Government side assured us that all the problems can be discussed and requested cooperation from the Opposition. We also expect Parliament to function in a meaningful way.""Parliament should be a place to discuss people's issues. We specifically demanded that the concerns and issues raised by the smaller parties will also have a place in the House," he said.The Rajaya Sabha lawmaker further told that his party wants to raise farmers' protest, COVID-19 pandemic, unemployment and fuel prices hike in the House. "We should have an opportunity to discuss these issues in a proper manner in the House. We told them we will try to make all the opportunities given to us by the rule book- maybe 267, maybe call in attention or maybe short duration discussion."Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu, earlier in the day chaired a meeting of leaders of various parties in the Rajya Sabha for the Monsoon Session beginning on Monday. "A dysfunctional Parliament adds to the prevailing gloom and hence, all sections of the House should ensure a smooth and productive session as it offers an opportunity to address the concerns of the people affected by COVID-19," Naidu said.