The Rajya Sabha was adjourned twice till 2 PM today following uproar by the opposition Congress over Lalit Modi controversy. The Government has taken exception to the manner in which the opposition members continuously obstructing the proceedings. <br/><br/>The opposition members also strongly objected to the reported comments made by industrialists on the Parliamentary functioning. As the House reassembled at noon, Leader of the Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad expressed concern over interference of industrialists. <br/><br/>Criticising media for its reports highlighting Members of Parliament in a bad light, Mr Azad said such things are lowering the dignity of Parliament. Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Muktar Abbas Naqui said the behaviour of opposition members in stalling the proceedings is doing more damage to the dignity of Parliament. <br/><br/>Sitaram Yechury of the CPI (M) said the Government should agree for a discussion on Lalit Modi issue along with the provision of voting. At this juncture, ignoring the repeated appeals by Chairman Mohammad Hamid Ansari the agitating Congress members trooped into the well of the House forcing its adjournment till 2 PM.

The Rajya Sabha has resumed business after being adjourned till noon today following uproar by the opposition Congress members over Lalit Modi controversy even as Deputy Chairman Prof. P.J.Kurien said he is willing to allow them to move a motion to suspend the Business and take up the discussion.<br/><br/>However, the opposition members have not come forward to move the motion sticking to their demand for the Prime Minister's presence in the House. Sharad Yadav of the JD (U) wondered why industrialists are demanding Parliament to function. He said the entire nation is watching how the captains of industries are controlling the Government. Responding to this, Leader of the House Arun Jaitley countered Mr Yadav saying that the general public is also aware how the functioning of Parliament is being obstructed. At this juncture, the Congress members trooped into the well of the House raising slogans against the Government and industrialists. Taking strong objection to the manner in which the agitating members are stalling the proceedings, Prof Kurien adjourned the House for about forty minutes till noon.