Both Houses of Parliament adjourned after opposition protests over Manipur violence issue

The Manipur violence issue continued to disrupt the proceedings of both Houses of Parliament. The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2 PM, while Rajya Sabha witnessed adjournment till 12 Noon on the issue today.

In the Lok Sabha, when the House met after the first adjournment at 12 Noon, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi moved a no-confidence motion against the government. Six Bills were introduced amidst ruckus. Members from Congress, TMC, DMK, JD(U), and others were in the well, raising slogans over the Manipur issue. As pandemonium continued, the House was adjourned till 2 PM. Earlier, when the House assembled for the day, opposition members trooped into the well, raising slogans.

Some BJP members from Rajasthan were seen showing red diaries targeting the Ashok Gehlot government alleging corruption in the State. BJP MPs from West Bengal were raising slogans against the TMC government. Speaker Om Birla repeatedly asked for order in the House saying that the House is for discussion, but the protesting members continued with their sloganeering. Amid the ruckus, he tried to run the Question Hour but in vain. Later the House was adjourned till 12 Noon.

In the Rajya Sabha, when the House met after the first adjournment at 12 Noon, the opposition continued with their protest over the Manipur issue. Amid the ruckus, the House took up Question Hour. Earlier, in the morning, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said he has received several notices under 267 for discussion on the Manipur violence issue. He said the government has already expressed its willingness to hold short duration discussions on the matter. Leader of opposition Mallikarjun Kharge alleged that he was not allowed to speak in the House yesterday.

Responding to it, the Chairman clarified that Mr. Kharge's mic was not put off. Opposition members started sloganeering. Counter slogans were raised by Treasury bench members. Later, the House was adjourned till 12 Noon. Earlier, both Houses of Parliament paid tributes to the martyrs of Kargil war heroes on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas.