Both the Houses of Parliament could not transact any substantive business on the fifth consecutive day today following opposition’s continued ruckus over various issues including alleged bribery charges against a prominent business group and violence in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha have been adjourned for the day.
In the Lok Sabha, when the House reassembled after the first adjournment at noon, the scene was no different as members from Congress, Samajwadi Party, DMK and others again trooped into the well-raising slogans. Amid uproar, Union Minister for Shipping, Sarbananda Sonowal introduced the Coastal Shipping Bill 2024. The Presiding Officer rejected the adjournment notices given by the Opposition on different issues and appealed to the agitating members for order in the House but they didn’t pay heed. Later, the House was adjourned for the day. Earlier, as soon as the House met this morning, Opposition MPs were on their feet demanding discussion on issues including bribery charges against the business group, violence in Sambhal and the situation in Manipur. Speaker Om Birla tried to take up the Question Hour but the Opposition continued with their protest. As the din prevailed, the Speaker adjourned the House till noon.
