The Rajya Sabha was adjourned twice till noon today following Congress' uproar over three of its MLAs in Gujarat switching over to BJP. As soon as the House met for the day, Anand Sharma of the Congress raised the issue complaining that the ruling party in the state is stealing opposition MLAs by using police force. <br/><br/>Responding to this Deputy Chairman P.J. Kurien suggested the Congress to approach Election Commission or the Police. Not satisfied with the suggestion Congress members trooped into the well raising slogans against the government. Minister of State for Agriculture Parshottam Rupala said it is the internal issue of the Congress and there is no need to complain in the House. <br/><br/>Leader of the Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad said that the Chair can give a directive to the Election Commission to intervene in the matter. Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said the election to the Upper House is being conducted by the Election Commission and they can approach it.
News On AIR | July 28, 2017 1:25 PM
Rajya Sabha adjournes twice till noon over 3 Congress MLA's switching to BJP