Both the Houses of Parliament face frequent disruptions following Opposition protests over price rise and other issues. The members of the DMK and TMC walked out of the Lok Sabha protesting against the government when the house reassembled at 2 P.M. today. As the house met for a post-lunch session, the Opposition members requested the Chair to revoke the suspension of Congress members for discussion on the price rise issue. DMK leader A. Raja requested the Chair to revoke the suspension of four Congress members as the government is ready to discuss the issue of price rise in the house.<br />'' <br />'' The Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi said, the government is ready to discuss all issues including price rises from the very first day, but Opposition members soiled the precious time of the house by sloganeering and demonstrating placards in the well. As the Chair continued the matters of urgent public importance in the house, the members of DMK and TMC staged a walkout from the house. &nbsp;<br />'' <br />'' Meanwhile, Rajya Sabha today also continued to witness protests over various issues including price rise and Gujarat hooch tragedy. When the House met after the third adjournment at 2 PM, suspended Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh refused to leave the House and came into the well raising slogans. Other AAP members were also in the well. The Presiding Officer urged them to allow the House to function, but in vain. Later, he adjourned the House for the day. Earlier too, the House witnessed repeated adjournments.<br />'' <br />'' Aam Aadmi Party member Sanjay Singh was suspended for his unruly behaviour. After that, he was asked to leave the House but he refused. This forced adjournments of the House twice before it was adjourned for the day.<br />'' <br />''In the morning when the Upper House assembled for the day, opposition protested over various issues including price rise and Gujarat hooch tragedy. Chairman M. Venkaiah Naidu rejected adjournment notices moved by members from Congress, TMC, Left, Aam Aadmi Party, and Samajwadi party. Following this, the opposition members created noisy scenes.
News On AIR | July 27, 2022 4:12 PM
Both Houses of Parliament face frequent disruptions following opposition protests over price rise and other issues