Both Houses of Parliament have been adjourned till 2 PM amid opposition ruckus over several issues, including alleged police action during students’ protest over NEET issue. When the Lok Sabha met after the first adjournment at 12 noon, presiding officer Krishna Prasad Tenneti tried to took up the legislative business, amid opposition uproar.
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The opposition members came to the well demanding Union Home Minister Amit Shah reply over the alleged police action during students’ protest over NEET issue. The presiding officer urged the members to go back to their seats. He said, bringing placards and banners inside the House is not appropriate, and members should respect parliamentary decorum. As the pandemonium continued, the Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2:00 PM.
Earlier, when the Lok Sabha began its proceedings at 11 AM, Speaker Om Birla congratulated athletes for their outstanding performance at the 23rd Commonwealth Games at Glasgow. He said, overall, Indian athletes delivered an outstanding performance, winning a total of 39 medals, including 13 gold, 17 silver, and 9 bronze, securing the fourth position in the medal tally. Mr Birla said that India’s women athletes showcased exceptional talent and capability, winning eight gold medals and a total of 16 medals. He said, this remarkable performance is will inspire millions of youth and athletes across the country.
The Speaker said that the next edition of the Commonwealth Games will be held in Ahmedabad, Gujarat in 2030. Mr Birla said, following the closing ceremony held yesterday, the Commonwealth Games baton was officially handed over to India. After that, Mr Birla tried to take up the Question Hour, but the opposition members raised the issue of alleged police action during students’ protest. Mr Birla expressed concern over the deliberate disruptions by some opposition members. He urged all Members to return to their seats and allow the proceedings to continue. As the uproar continued, the Speaker adjourned the House till 12 noon.
The Rajya Sabha has also been adjourned till 2:00 PM over the same issue. When the Upper House assembled at 11:00 AM, the Ministers laid papers on the table of the House. Chairman C P Radhakrishnan congratulated Team India for its outstanding performance at the Commonwealth Games held at Glasgow. He said, India secured an impressive fourth position in the Commonwealth Games medal tally, winning 39 medals.
Mr Radhakrishnan said that the Indian para-athletes scripted history by registering their best-ever performance at the Commonwealth Para Games with seven medals, including three gold, two silver, and two bronze medals. He said that the remarkable achievement has brought immense pride and honour to the nation and bears testimony to the growing excellence of Indian sports persons.
The Chairman said that the medal winners will serve as an inspiration not only to the budding sports talent in the country but also to every young Indian to pursue excellence through hard work, discipline, determination, and perseverance. Mr Radhakrishnan then took up Zero Hour in the Upper House. Opposition members started sloganeering over their issues. Amid uproar, several members raised issues of urgent importance. As the ruckus continued, the Chairman adjourned the House till 2:00 PM.
