New Delhi: Both the Houses of Parliament experienced a state of chaos. They had to be adjourned until 2;00 pm, on Monday. This was a result of the uproar caused by Opposition Members of Parliament who insisted on the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the situation, in Manipur.
The Opposition MPs protested with placards and slogans at the Gandhi statue within the Parliament premises. Despite the chaos, Union Minister Rajnath Singh stated that the government is open to engage in discussions in Parliament in response, to the disturbance. Amid the commotion, AAP MP Sanjay Singh faced the brunt of the disciplinary action.
He was suspended for the remaining duration of the Monsoon Session due to his unruly behavior and repeated defiance of the Chair’s directives in the Rajya Sabha. The motion to suspend Singh was moved by Union Minister Piyush Goyal after the MP protested in the well of the House. In the meantime, a group of Parliament members, from parties, including Manickam Tagore and Manish Tewari from Congress as well as Manoj Jha, from Rashtriya Janata Dal put forward a motion to adjourn business in the Lok Sabha.
Their objective was to address the ongoing “ethnic clashes” occurring in Manipur. The situation in Manipur became a focal point of contention, leading to a tense atmosphere within the Parliament, resulting in the adjournment of proceedings. Despite the disruptions, both the government and the Opposition indicated their willingness to engage in discussions, signaling the importance of addressing critical issues impacting the nation. As the Monsoon Session continues, further deliberations are anticipated on various matters of national significance.