Both the Houses of Parliament have been adjourned for the second time till 2 p.m. today over the coal blocks allocation issue. As soon as the Lok Sabha reassembled after its first adjournment at 12 PM, the BJP members rushed into the well demanding the Prime Minister's resignation. This time, the Treasury Bench members also countered them by shouting. Amidst the uproar, Speaker Meira Kumar allowed the laying of papers. But, when her appeal for order went unheeded, she adjourned the House till 2 p.m.
The scene was no different in the Rajya Sabha also. The BJP members surged into the well shouting slogans as soon as the House reassembled. Some DMK members displayed placards opposing the training of the Sri Lankan Army personnel in India. Following the continued noisy scenes, Deputy Chairman P.J. Kurein adjourned the House till 2 p.m.In between, papers were tabled in the House.
News On AIR | August 28, 2012 12:33 PM
Parl adjourned for second time till 2pm over coal block issue