Rajya Sabha proceedings disrupted thrice over farmers issue Congress, Left, TMC, DMK and RJD members walk out after their demand for suspension of business of the day was rejected
Congress and other opposition parties on Tuesday forced adjournment of Rajya Sabha proceedings for the third time in the pre-noon session as they insisted on taking up a discussion on the issue of farmers protest over the three new farm bills.
The House was first adjourned for about 40 minutes till 10:30 am. As soon as the House met again, similar scenes were witnessed leading to another adjournment till 11:30 am.
When the Upper House re-assembled at 11.30 am, the uproar continued as several protesting members trooped in Well prompting Deputy Chairman Harivansh to adjourn the proceedings till 12:30 pm.
LS, RS adjourned as disruptions mar Day 2 of Budget Session; no compensation for farmers who died in protests, says Centre In both Houses of the Parliament, Opposition leaders protested loudly against the three farm bills, which are also at the root of a massive farmer agitation underway in Delhi for over two months FP Staff February 02, 2021 22:33:15 IST Speaker Om Birla in Lok Sabha. Screengrab from LSTV
Both Houses of the Parliament were disrupted intermittently leading to frequent adjournments on Tuesday as Opposition members protested loudly against the three farm bills, which are also at the root of a massive farmer agitation which has been underway in Delhi since over two months.
After two days of peaceful sittings, fireworks returned in both Houses of Parliament.Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day without transacting substantial business as Congress and other Opposition members created an uproar demanding discussion on the issue of farmers protest over the three new farm bills. The House was first adjourned for about 40 minutes till 10:30 am, then till 11:30 am and then to 12:30 pm. When the House re-assembled at 12:30 pm, protesting members again trooped in the Well raising slogans, forcing Deputy Chairman Harivansh to adjourn proceedings for the day. Before adjourning the House, the Deputy Chairman appealed to members to return to their seats and follow Covid-19 protocols. However, they did not heed to his requests.
Rajya Sabha likely to consider MTP (amendment) Bill on Tuesday
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Rajya Sabha practices ahead of Monsoon Session from Monday.. Image Source: IANS News
New Delhi, Feb 1 : The Rajya Sabha is likelty to consider three bills on Tuesday as per the official business list.
The first Bill, the Major Port Authorities Bill, 2020, is likely to be moved by Mansukh Mandaviya to provide for regulation, operation and planning of major ports in the country and to vest the administration, control and management of such ports upon the Boards of Major Port Authorities, which has been passed by Lok Sabha.
New Delhi [India], February 1 (ANI): Several opposition leaders including Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad have given suspension of business notices over new farm laws.
The Rajya Sabha will meet on Tuesday morning and the agenda includes four bills including the Major Port Authorities Bill, 2020
Congress leaders Anand Sharma, Deepender Hooda, CPI s Binoy Viswam and RJD s Manoj Jha have also given notices.
The leaders gave notice for suspension of business under Rule 267 of Rules and Procedure and Conduct of Business.
Farmers have been protesting on the different borders of the national capital since November 26 against the three newly enacted farm laws - Farmers Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020; the Farmers Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and farm Services Act 2020 and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020. (ANI)