The fourth day of the Monsoon Session was also adjourned due to opposition protests. The Lok Sabha Speaker reprimanded Congress. Question Hour could not be held in the Rajya Sabha due to uproar. Need for peaceful dialogue.
New Delhi: The fourth day of the Parliament's Monsoon Session was also almost entirely disrupted due to disputes and uproar. The proceedings of both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned on Thursday due to continuous protests and sloganeering by opposition parties. At the center of this uproar were the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list and other sensitive issues.
Uproar in Lok Sabha, Speaker's Sharp Remark
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla bly objected to the behavior of Congress members. He said that it is not expected from the country's oldest party that its MPs bring placards into the House, thump tables, and shout slogans. He said that this behavior is in front of the entire country and is against parliamentary decorum.
On Thursday, opposition MPs heavily protested against the SIR of the voter list in Bihar. This issue has been the center of discussion since the first day of the session. The MPs also protested at the Makar gate. The situation remained the same as in the first three days when no significant work could be done in the House due to uproar and protests.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav informed the Lok Sabha that necessary steps have been taken to make the salary distribution of contract employees transparent at the Modern Coach Factory (MCF) in Raebareli. This answer was given in response to a written question by Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi.
Impasse Continues in Rajya Sabha as well
The proceedings of the Rajya Sabha were also disrupted throughout the day due to the opposition parties' protests. The opposition created a ruckus, raising questions about the special revision process of the voter list in Bihar. Question Hour could not even begin, and eventually, the House proceedings were adjourned for the entire day after noon.
In the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, those six members were formally bid farewell whose terms are expiring. These members include AIADMK's P Wilson, M Chandrasekharan, DMK's M Mohammad Abdullah and N Shanmugam, PMK's Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss, and MDMK's M Vaiko. P Wilson has been re-elected to the Rajya Sabha.
Ujjwal Nikam takes oath in Rajya Sabha
Senior lawyer and jurist Ujjwal Nikam took oath in the Rajya Sabha as a nominated member in the name of God in Marathi language. After the oath, the members welcomed him by thumping the tables. Nikam has been a lawyer in high-profile cases in the country, and bringing him to Parliament is being considered a strategic decision.
Opposition's Demands and Government's Response
The opposition is constantly seeking clear answers from the central government on some important issues. These mainly include:
- The ongoing voter list revision campaign (SIR) in Bihar
- Donald Trump's claims regarding the ceasefire between India and Pakistan
- Strategy and transparency of Operation Sindoor
- Speculations about the resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
