Both the Houses of the parliament have been adjourned till 12 noon following opposition parties’ uproar over various issues. When the Rajya Sabha assembled at 11:00 AM, the House paid tributes to freedom fighters who fought for independence during the Quit India Movement. Deputy Chairman Harivansh said, tomorrow, 9th August, marks 83rd anniversary of historic Quit India Movement which was a defining chapter in the nation’s relentless struggle for independence. He said, the movement, launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1942, marked a decisive and powerful call to end British colonial rule.
The Deputy Chairman said that he had received 20 adjournment notices from different political parties relating to various issues but the notices were rejected citing ruling. He appealed to the opposition members to go back to their seats and allow the House to function. Harivansh said more than 56 hours have been lost due to continuous disruptions in the Rajya Sabha. As the pandemonium continued, the Deputy Chairman adjourned the House till 12 noon.
The Lok Sabha also paid tributes to people who fought for India’s Independence during the Quit India Movement. The House also paid tributes to its former member Satyapal Malik, who passed away in New Delhi this week. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla tried to run Question Hour. However, the opposition members started sloganeering demanding discussion on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral roll in Bihar. Mr Birla expressed displeasure over the disruption of the proceedings in the House. As the ruckus continued the Speaker adjourned the House till 12 noon.
