New Delhi, February 9 The Lok Sabha session was adjourned until noon on Monday after Speaker Om Birla criticised opposition members for "planning" disruptions.
As the House commenced Question Hour, opposition members began raising issues that they demanded should be addressed immediately.
Birla stated that these issues could be raised during the discussion on the Union Budget. He added that members, including the Leader of the Opposition, were free to speak during the debate.
As the opposition continued to disrupt proceedings, Birla criticised them for the "planned" disruptions and urged them to allow the House to function according to the rules.
"During Question Hour, only questions are raised... If you wish to discuss any issue, we will discuss during Zero Hour or during discussions on the Union Budget... The House is not a place for planned disruptions and slogans," Birla told the protesting opposition members.
As protests continued over various issues, Birla adjourned the session.
The Lok Sabha has been witnessing disruptions since February 3 after Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi was disallowed by the chair from quoting from an article based on excerpts of former Army Chief M M Naravane's "unpublished memoir" in which he referred to the 2020 India-China conflict.
When the Lok Sabha met for the day, Birla congratulated India's cricket team for winning the U-19 World Cup by defeating England.