New Delhi, Dec 02: Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned today on the opening day of the winter session after paying tributes to Union Minister Murasoli Maran and other members who died during the inter-session period. Paying tributes to Maran, Lok Sabha Speaker Manohar Joshi recalled his role at WTO negotiations in Doha where he had staunchly protected the interest of India and developing countries.

He said that Maran also made immense contribution in fields of social work and journalism and was editor of several newspapers.

Maran, who represented madras central in the house, died in Chennai on November 23 at the age of 69.

The House also condoled the death of another sitting member, G Malikar Junappa. He represented Davangere constituency in Karnataka and was member of several parliamentary committees.


Junappa died in Mumbai on November 30 at the age of 74.

Bureau Report