NEW DELHI: Proceedings in both houses of the Parliament came to halt on Wednesday amid protests by Oppostion members over the Adani Bribery controversy, recent violence in Sambhal in Uttar Pradesh and other issues.Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 12 noon on Wednesday after Opposition members, including from Congress, were on their feet as they sought to raise various issues as soon as the House met for the day. Some members from the Congress and Samajwadi Party were in the Well while other Opposition members stood in the aisle and shouted slogans. The Opposition members wanted to discuss the Adani controversy and the recent violence in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal.Speaker Om Birla asked the Opposition members to allow the Question Hour and said they can take up their issues later. Amid the din, one question was taken up. However, the protests continued and the proceedings, which went on for about six minutes, were adjourned till noon.Meanwhile, Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day amid Opposition protests. The session was first adjourned till 11:30 am, but after the House reconvened, it was suspended until Thursday due to continued protests by Opposition MPs.Soon after listed papers were tabled in the House, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said he has received 18 notices under Rule 267 for suspension of the scheduled business and to take up issues related to the Adani Group, violence in Sambhal and rising incidents of crime in Delhi.He, however did not accept the notices. This led to protest by opposition members, including from those belonging to the Congress. The Chairman then adjourned the proceedings.
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