Farmers Movement Archive

Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2pm as opposition demands discussion on farmers' stir

The Rajya Sabha or Upper House of Parliament was adjourned twice on Wednesday after the opposition created a ruckus over farmers' agitation. Minutes after the house began its proceedings, the opposition moved a motion to suspend business and demanded a discussion on farmers' agitation and three farm laws.During the heavy uproar, opposition leaders raised slogans against the government. Some members also came to the well of the house and raised slogans. The first adjournment was from 11 am to 12 noon. The house reconvened, but the sloganeering continued, prompting the deputy chairman to adjourn the house for two hours. The proceedings will resume at 2 pm now.Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu disallowed the request of the oppposition and said there was a discussion on farmers in the first part of the budget session. By creating disruption, "you are not doing the farmers justice," he said while appealing the members to maintain peace in the House.On March 8, the second half of the budget session resumed. However, over the two days, it has failed to function efficiently as the house faced multiple adjournments due to the uproar by opposition.On March 9, Rajya Sabha was adjourned twice before the pre-lunch period as opposition leaders raised slogans over the rising fuel prices. After reconvening at 1pm, Rajya Sabha was finally adjourned for the day.Meanwhile, Lok Sabha was also adjourned till 12:30pm as opposition pushed for discussion on rising fuel price. Tens of thousands of farmers are protesting against the Centre's three farm laws at various Delhi borders. The protests continuing for more than 100 days now, has been supported by the opposition parties including Congress.

Hindustan Times

10-03-2021

India