Both houses of Parliament faced significant disruptions on Wednesday, with the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha adjourned until 12 noon due to intense protests by opposition parties. The uproar primarily centered on demands for discussions on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar ahead of the state's Assembly elections, alongside other issues like Operation Sindoor.

In the Rajya Sabha, proceedings halted shortly after Deputy Chairman Harivansh rejected 25 adjournment notices under Rule 267, which included demands to address SIR, slum demolitions in Delhi, discrimination against migrant workers from Bengal, and air safety concerns. The rejection triggered loud protests and sloganeering from opposition MPs, with some standing and displaying placards. Despite attempts to proceed, including allowing MDMK's Vaiko to speak on the arrests of Indian fishermen by Sri Lanka, the chaos led to an adjournment at around 11:10 AM.

The Lok Sabha faced similar turmoil, marking the third consecutive day of disruptions. Opposition MPs, including those from Congress, demanded discussions on Operation Sindoor—a military operation targeting Pakistani terror sites following the April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 26—and the Bihar SIR issue. Speaker Om Birla criticized the opposition for "street-like behavior," urging MPs to act in line with public expectations and warning of "decisive action" if protests continued. Despite his pleas, the unrelenting sloganeering and placard displays forced an adjournment until 12 noon.

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Both houses have struggled to conduct substantial business since the Monsoon session began, with repeated adjournments highlighting the deepening rift over these contentious issues.

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