New Delhi. Both Houses of Parliament face frequent disruptions following Opposition protests over several issues. Lok Sabha has been adjourned till 2 P. M. as the Opposition members raised loud slogans during the laying of papers on the table. Some members also entered the well of the house.
As the House met at 12 P. M. after first adjournment, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury stood to speak something. But, the Chair did not allow him to speak. Then Congress, DMK and Left members trooped into the well of the house raising slogans. Amidst din.
The Rajya Sabha has been adjourned till 2 P.M. following the protest by the Opposition parties over various issues including alleged misuse of the Enforcement Directorate and price rise.
When the house met after first adjournment at 12 noon, members from Congress, Shivsena, TMC and others again trooped into the well, raising slogans against the government. DMK, AAP, Left, NCP and others were also on their feet. Amid continuous uproar, Leader of the House Piyush Goyal said, very important legislations are to be taken up urging the agitating members to allow the house to function. He said, the government is ready for discussion on price rise tomorrow. On the alleged misuse of ED, Mr. Goyal said, the government does not interfere in the work of investigating agencies and they are doing their jobs. He added, action will be taken against those who break the law.
