LS, RS proceedings disrupted, adjourned till 2 pm amid ruckus by Opposition
The Rajya Sabha was also adjourned till noon amid uproar by Opposition leaders, particularly from the Congress who demanded a formal explanation from the Modi-led NDA government, questioning what transpired within a matter of hours that led to sudden resignation by Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar from the constitutional post.
In Rajya Sabha, Deputy Chairman Harivansh chaired the House proceedings a day after Dhankhar resigned late on Monday evening, citing health reasons.
In the Lok Sabha, earlier in the day, the House had barely commenced its sitting at 11 am when opposition protests erupted, prompting Speaker Om Birla to adjourn proceedings until noon.
Presiding officer Jagdambika Pal tabled essential bills and initiated Zero Hour, but the din from protesting members only grew louder. Despite repeated appeals for order, opposition MPs intensified their sloganeering in the House.
In an attempt to restore calm, Pal reminded members that a consensus had been reached in the Business Advisory Committee to allocate 16 hours for discussion on "Operation Sindoor." He urged all parties to participate constructively by remaining seated and engaging in parliamentary debate. He further reiterated the government's willingness to hold discussions on any issue raised by the Opposition.
However, the opposition bench remained unmoved, continuing to disrupt proceedings. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal also assured members that the government was open to discussion on all matters, but his intervention failed to pacify the agitating MPs.
Pal urged members to refrain from waving placards and shouting slogans, and instead support the functioning of the House. With chaos continuing, the House was adjourned till 2 pm.
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