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SHRI CHANDRA SHEKHAR (Ballia, U.P.) : Mr. Speaker, Sir, violation of air space is a serious matter and whenever it happens in any country and more so in this country, it has been customary in this House that the Government has made a suo motu statement. It is unfortunate that even on such a serious matter, the Government is keeping quiet. If this matter is raised, the Members are naturally very much agitated. I am sorry to say that no senior Minister is available in this House. But the minimum requirement is that the Government should explain the whole situation.

Under what circumstances was this allowed ? lf this was not allowed, what protests were made and what action the Government of India has taken ? Even on such matters if the House is divided, it will be a very unfortunate scene for the House and unfortunate situation for the country. Therefore, it is for the Government to make a statement on its own. When hon. Members are raising this matter in this House, Mr. Deputy-Speaker, you have to direct the Government to make a statement in this regard....(Interruptions). œ