Budget Session of Parliament: Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha disrupted for 21st consecutive day as protests continue
The proceedings of the both the houses of Parliament remained disrupted for the 20th consecutive day on Wednesday due to protest by Opposition parties
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Congress members protesting outside Parliament over several issues, including disruption of proceedings of both the Houses and Special Category Status to Andhra Pradesh. The proceedings of the both the houses of Parliament remained disrupted for the 21th consecutive day on Wednesday due to protests by Opposition parties over various demands. PTI
Protests began Lok Sabha soon after it commenced, with AIADMK members carrying placards trooped into the Well shouting slogans such as 'we want justice' and 'we demand Cauvery board'. PTI
The disruptions forced the Speaker Sumitra Mahajan to adjourn the house till 12 pm and then for the whole day. The no-confidence motion moved by Opposition parties too could not be taken up due to disruptions.
The Rajya Sabha too witnessed several adjournments on Wednesday amid ongoing protests by the Telugu Desam Party, AIADMK, Congress and other Opposition parties on different issues forcing Venkaiah Naidu to adjourn the House till 2 pm. PTI
Union Minister of State for External Affairs VK Singh speaking in Rajya Sabha. When the House re-assembled, the Opposition members were again in the Well raising slogans. An agitated Deputy Chairman PJ Kurien, warned the members of suspension from the House. However, as heated exchange continued, the House was finally adjourned for the day. PTI