New Delhi, April 4 — In a rare late-night development, the Rajya Sabha was adjourned at 4:02 AM on Friday following a marathon 17-hour sitting. The Upper House is scheduled to reconvene the same day at 11:00 AM.
Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar described the session's duration as a "rare occasion," highlighting the unusual timing of adjournment and immediate reconvening within hours.
At 1:00 PM, the Rajya Sabha commenced discussion on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which was subsequently passed around 2:30 AM on Friday.
Following this, the House also passed a statutory resolution moved by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, concerning the imposition of President's Rule in Manipur.
This extended sitting reflects the government's push to address key legislative business ahead of the session's conclusion.
Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar described the session's duration as a "rare occasion," highlighting the unusual timing of adjournment and immediate reconvening within hours.
Key Highlights from the Session
The proceedings began at 11:00 AM on Thursday, April 3. The House initially took up the scheduled Zero Hour and Question Hour as per the agenda.At 1:00 PM, the Rajya Sabha commenced discussion on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which was subsequently passed around 2:30 AM on Friday.
Following this, the House also passed a statutory resolution moved by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, concerning the imposition of President's Rule in Manipur.
This extended sitting reflects the government's push to address key legislative business ahead of the session's conclusion.
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