PM asks Ministers to be accessible to MPs

New Delhi, Feb 17 (PTI) In the wake of complaints about
inaccessibility of some ministers, Prime Minister of India
Manmohan Singh has asked them to spare time for MPs who want
to raise issues pertaining to the people.
Singh has written to all Union Ministers, asking them to
be "easily accessible" to the MPs.
"It is one of the important duties of the MPs to represent
to the authorities concerned issues and grievances brought to
their notice by their constituents," the letter stated.
He said for the effective performance of their duty, the
MPs often need to meet Union and State Government ministers as
well as other functionaries.
"Therefore, it should be the endeavour of all of us to be
easily accessible to them," Singh wrote.
He hoped the Ministers would keep the "important aspect"
in mind when MPs seek appointment with them.
Sources said the Prime Minister had to write the letter as
some MPs had complained about inaccessibility of certain
ministers. PTI NAB
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