Opposition Stalls Lok Sabha Over Multiple Issues; Proceedings to Resume at 2 PM
The Lok Sabha session on Tuesday was adjourned until 2 pm following intense protests and sloganeering by members of the Samajwadi Party (SP) and Trinamool Congress (TMC).
Opposition Members Raise Issues During Zero Hour
Chaos erupted in the House shortly after the Zero Hour commenced, with several Opposition MPs, primarily from the Samajwadi Party and Trinamool Congress, entering the Well of the House to voice their grievances.
Members of the Samajwadi Party, led by party chief Akhilesh Yadav, displayed placards and protested vehemently over the recent attack on SP MP Ramji Lal Suman's residence in Aligarh. The attack was reportedly triggered by Suman's recent remarks regarding the Rajput ruler Rana Sanga. The SP members also intended to highlight an incident involving Akhilesh Yadav's convoy allegedly being stopped recently.
Meanwhile, Trinamool Congress MPs, including Kalyan Banerjee, raised slogans related to the controversial transfer of a judge. However, specific details about this matter remain unclear.
Speaker Om Birla’s Appeals Ignored by Opposition
Speaker Om Birla repeatedly urged protesting MPs to return to their seats and assured Akhilesh Yadav that he would have the opportunity to address his concerns once routine proceedings concluded. Despite these assurances, the protesting members persisted, displaying placards and engaging in continuous sloganeering.
The Speaker reminded the members multiple times that displaying placards and shouting slogans violated the rules governing parliamentary proceedings. Nevertheless, his requests were disregarded, and protests continued unabated.
Adjournment Due to Continuous Disruption
Unable to restore order amid escalating disruptions, Speaker Om Birla adjourned the Lok Sabha proceedings within five minutes of the session's commencement. The session is scheduled to reconvene at 2 pm.
The adjournment underscores persistent tensions in Parliament, highlighting ongoing confrontations between the government and opposition parties.