In the Lok Sabha, Speaker Om Birla urged members to return to their seats and allow the House to function, reiterating that Parliament was the appropriate platform for debate and discussion. However, the continued sloganeering and disruptions left the Chair with little option but to adjourn the House till 12 noon.
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The second day of the Monsoon Session witnessed a stormy start on Tuesday as proceedings in both the The second day of the Monsoon Session witnessed a stormy start on Tuesday as proceedings in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha were adjourned till 12 noon following sustained protests by Opposition members demanding immediate discussions on the alleged NEET-UG examination paper leak, alleged financial irregularities in Ram Mandir donations, bribery allegations and the alleged lathicharge on students protesting the paper leak issue on July 20.
Soon after both Houses assembled, Opposition MPs rose from their seats, raised slogans and demanded that the scheduled business be suspended to take up what they described as urgent issues of national importance. The protests intensified as several members trooped into the Well of the House despite repeated appeals from the presiding officers to maintain order.
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In the Lok Sabha, Speaker Om Birla urged members to return to their seats and allow the House to function, reiterating that Parliament was the appropriate platform for debate and discussion. However, the continued sloganeering and disruptions left the Chair with little option but to adjourn the House till 12 noon.
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The Rajya Sabha also witnessed noisy scenes, with Opposition members pressing for an immediate debate on the NEET-UG controversy, the alleged use of force against students protesting on July 20 and the allegations of financial irregularities in Ram Mandir donations. As members continued their protests, the Chair adjourned the Upper House till 12 noon.
The disruptions came a day after the Monsoon Session began amid sharp exchanges between the government and the Opposition. Opposition parties have been demanding detailed discussions on the alleged NEET-UG paper leak, arguing that it has affected the future of lakhs of students, while also seeking accountability over the alleged lathicharge on student protesters. They have also sought discussions on the allegations relating to Ram Mandir donations and other issues they say warrant the government’s response.
The government has maintained that it is prepared to discuss issues in accordance with parliamentary rules while appealing to the Opposition to allow both Houses to function and carry forward the scheduled legislative business. Proceedings in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha are scheduled to resume at 12 noon. and the Rajya Sabha were adjourned till 12 noon following sustained protests by Opposition members demanding immediate discussions on the alleged NEET-UG examination paper leak, alleged financial irregularities in Ram Mandir donations, bribery allegations and the alleged lathicharge on students protesting the paper leak issue on July 20.
Soon after both Houses assembled, Opposition MPs rose from their seats, raised slogans and demanded that the scheduled business be suspended to take up what they described as urgent issues of national importance. The protests intensified as several members trooped into the Well of the House despite repeated appeals from the presiding officers to maintain order.
In the Lok Sabha, Speaker Om Birla urged members to return to their seats and allow the House to function, reiterating that Parliament was the appropriate platform for debate and discussion. However, the continued sloganeering and disruptions left the Chair with little option but to adjourn the House till 12 noon.
The Rajya Sabha also witnessed noisy scenes, with Opposition members pressing for an immediate debate on the NEET-UG controversy, the alleged use of force against students protesting on July 20 and the allegations of financial irregularities in Ram Mandir donations. As members continued their protests, the Chair adjourned the Upper House till 12 noon.
The disruptions came a day after the Monsoon Session began amid sharp exchanges between the government and the Opposition. Opposition parties have been demanding detailed discussions on the alleged NEET-UG paper leak, arguing that it has affected the future of lakhs of students, while also seeking accountability over the alleged lathicharge on student protesters. They have also sought discussions on the allegations relating to Ram Mandir donations and other issues they say warrant the government’s response.
The government has maintained that it is prepared to discuss issues in accordance with parliamentary rules while appealing to the Opposition to allow both Houses to function and carry forward the scheduled legislative business. Proceedings in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha are scheduled to resume at 12 noon.
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