Both Houses of Parliament adjourned for day

Both Houses of Parliament have been adjourned for the day following a ruckus by the opposition over various issues, including alleged bribery charges against a prominent business group.

When the Rajya Sabha reassembled at 11.30 after first adjournment, Members from Congress, Left, DMK, TMC, SP, AAP and others continued to raise the issues forcing adjournment of the House for the day.

Earlier when the House began its proceedings this morning, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar rejected the adjournment notices under rule 267 given by the Opposition MPs on alleged bribery charges against a prominent business group, Manipur violence and violence in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh.

The Chairman said he has reiterated on several occasions regarding rules related to suspension of business of the House while disallowing such notices. He emphasised that Rajya Sabha needs to follow the established tradition of obeying the direction of the Chair. He said in the last 30 years, rule 267 was invoked just once.

Mr. Dhankhar urged the Members to create an atmosphere of debate and discussions and raise the bar of productivity of the Upper House. Opposition members created noisy scenes in the House leading to the adjournment till 11.30. 

In the Lok Sabha, when the Lower House met after the first adjournment at 12 noon, Opposition Members from Congress, Samajwadi Party, DMK, TMC and others trooped into the well raising slogans over alleged bribery charges against a prominent business group and other issues. The presiding officer repeatedly urged for order in the House but they continued with their protest. This forced adjournment of the house for the day.

Earlier when the Lok Sabha met this morning, opposition members were on their feet creating uproar over the issues including alleged bribery charges against a particular business group, violence in Sambhal in Uttar Pradesh and Manipur. Speaker Om Birla repeatedly urged Members to allow the House to function and maintain decorum and dignity.

He assured them that all issues will be discussed after the Question Hour. However the Opposition Members trooped into the well of the House and continued raising slogans. It led to the adjournment of the House till 12 noon.