The Rajya Sabha descended into chaos on Thursday morning, forcing an adjournment till 2 pm, as Opposition parties fiercely protested the rejection of their adjournment notices. The session had barely begun when Deputy Chairman Harivansh announced that he had received 18 notices under Rule 267, which permits the suspension of regular business to address urgent matters. However, he declared that none of the notices met the procedural requirements, leading to their rejection.
The decision triggered an immediate backlash, with Opposition members rising in unison to voice their dissent. Shouts of disapproval echoed through the chamber as several leaders stood, demanding their issues be heard. The notices reportedly covered four critical topics, though specific details were not disclosed. The uproar left the Chair with no choice but to suspend proceedings within minutes of the session's start.
This disruption highlights the growing tensions between the ruling coalition and the Opposition, with the latter accusing the Chair of stifling debate on pressing national concerns. As the Rajya Sabha reconvenes at 2 pm, all eyes will be on whether the Opposition's demands are addressed or if further confrontations will derail the day's agenda.
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