State Bureau, Lucknow. On Thursday, the fourth day of the budget session of the Legislative Assembly, the issue of plight of stadiums, playgrounds and reduced sports budget was raised in the Legislative Assembly. During this time, banter was also seen between the ruling party and the opposition. The debate that started over the game soon turned into a challenge to play a ‘match’. During this the house echoed with laughter. Legislative Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana also lightened the atmosphere by making a joke on the spot.

In fact, SP member Sachin Yadav raised the issue of low budget in the sports department and said that the government has not made adequate provisions to promote sports. He said that there is no dearth of talent in the state, but lack of facilities and resources is becoming a big challenge for the players.

During this, SP’s Kamal Akhtar commented that while making a minister, it should also be kept in mind that he should be experienced in the relevant field. Especially the Sports Minister should be someone who has been a sportsperson himself. He sarcastically said that his ministers are such who have never even played gulli-danda.

Sports Minister Girish Chandra Yadav took a jibe at the opposition by saying that he himself has been a sportsman and has been playing games like hockey, badminton and kabaddi. Play a match in any game. On this, Kamal Akhtar smiled and said, “Then it is okay, let there be cricket between us and you.” A voice came from behind, “Oh no brother, let Kabaddi happen!”

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Suresh Khanna said that Minister is a wrestling player, one day both of you will be made to wrestle. Speaker Satish Mahana, commenting in a light tone, said that wrestling will not be held outside the House. On hearing this, laughter echoed from both sides.