Rajya Sabha adjourned again amid opposition protests

August 10, 2021 13:24

Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned twice during the pre-lunch period on Tuesday amid continued uproar by opposition members. The House was first adjourned till 12 pm soon after the laying of papers as opposition members created noisy scenes.

Members of the Congress, TMC and some other parties stormed the well carrying placards and started raising slogans. When the House met again at 12 pm, Deputy Chairman Harivansh started with the Question Hour even though opposition members trooped into the well and indulged in sloganeering. The Question Hour continued despite the din by opposition members for around 30 minutes.

When the members raised their pitch amid continued slogan shouting, the Deputy Chairman adjourned the House till 2 PM. The upper house has failed to transact any significant business due to the uproar created by opposition members, who are pressing for a discussion on the Pegasus snooping issue. Opposition members are also demanding a discussion on the farmers' agitation, but want the Pegasus issue to be discussed first.

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