AMN /

Opposition parties led by Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi today approached President Pranab Mukherjee on the passage of Taxation Laws Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha without discussion.

They submitted a memorandum to Mr. Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhawan alleging that the rules and procedures were not followed and it was passed in a hurry.

Talking to reporters, Mr. Gandhi alleged that the government passed the bill in an arbitrary manner and the voice of the opposition is being stifled.

Sixteen party delegation included the leaders of Congress, Left, TMC, SP and RJD . Yesterday, the bill was passed amidst din without any discussion.