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            Sir, as I mentioned the other day, we have full confidence and trust in you, in which you are conducting the business of the House.
MR. SPEAKER:  Now, the hon. Leader of the Opposition.
… (Interruptions)
MR. SPEAKER:  Nothing will be recorded except the observation of the hon. Leader of the Opposition.
(Interruptions)* … SHRI L.K. ADVANI (GANDHINAGAR): Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise to record my strong disagreement with the statement just made by the Leader of the House. In deference to the wishes expressed by you … (Interruptions)
* Not recorded MR. SPEAKER: Hon. Members, I request you to please do not disturb.
… (Interruptions)
SHRI L.K. ADVANI : Mr. Speaker, Sir, I regard that letter as the sage advice of a senior statesman to the Presiding Officers of the House, and it is not clearly to you, Sir… (Interruptions)
MR. SPEAKER: Nothing would go on record except what Shri Advani says.
(Interruptions)* … MR. SPEAKER:  It is not being recorded.  Why do you stand up?
… (Interruptions)
अध्यक्ष महोदय :  आप बैठिए। यह क्या बात है ? जब मैं कह रहा हूं कि उनका एक भी वर्ड रिकॉर्ड नहीं हो रहा है।  Your leader is speaking and you are disturbing.  Please do not prolong this painful episode.  I have not made one comment about that letter.
SHRI L.K. ADVANI : Yes, Sir.
MR. SPEAKER:  More than once I was asked.  I have the highest respect, as much as you have, if not more, for him.  I have seen him in this House; I have had the great fortune of working together with him from 1971, and that is my great privilege.  Therefore, you do not think that only you have greater respect for him.  Please do not prolong this episode.
SHRI L.K. ADVANI :  Mr. Speaker, Sir, when this morning, the Leader of the House met me and said: “We would like the House to be conducted smoothly as there are several businesses to be transacted, there are  several issues still pending relating to the welfare of the people, which should be taken up.”   Therefore, he said: “To us, it seems that this letter is an impasse.”  I said: “I am surprised  that this letter should be regarded as an impasse.  But if you propose to say something about that letter, then I would also like to say something about that letter.”               * Not Recorded Therefore, it is that I have expressed my disagreement with what the Leader of the House has said. I am firm again that this letter is a guidance for all of us, all parliamentarians, not merely the Speaker but everyone.  That is all, Sir.… (Interruptions)