RS adjourned for day over Bihar SIR issue
The Upper House was adjourned for the day little after 2 pm on Monday, after being adjourned twice in the pre-lunch sitting. During the Zero Hour, Deputy Chairman Harivansh said he has received 26 notices under Rule 267 demanding discussion on various issues, including SIR and alleged discrimination against Bengali migrant workers in other states.
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