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Oppn creates uproar in RS seeking spl eco package for 7 states

Opposition parties on Friday created uproar in Rajya Sabha demanding special economic package for seven most backward states including Bihar, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh, leading to adjournment of the House till noon.

Raising the issue, Kiranmay Nanda (SP) said the Central government has failed to provide financial package to the seven most backward states identified in the Raghuram Rajan report.

The Rajan panel had in September last year recommended a new index of backwardness to determine which states need special assistance.
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