New Delhi, Mar 9: Proceedings in the Lok Sabha were adjourned until 3 pm on Monday after opposition members staged loud protests demanding a detailed discussion on the escalating situation in West Asia.
The disruption began shortly after External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stood up to present a statement regarding the developments in the region. Members of the opposition benches raised slogans and displayed placards, pressing for a comprehensive debate on the crisis.
Presiding over the session, Jagadambika Pal urged lawmakers to maintain order and allow the minister to complete his statement. He said many of the issues highlighted by the protesting members were already being addressed by the government in its response.
Despite repeated appeals from the chair, the protests continued, making it difficult for the House to function normally. The government criticised the opposition for what it described as a disregard for the basic norms and decorum of parliamentary proceedings.
With the disruptions persisting, the chair eventually adjourned the House until 3 pm in an effort to restore order and allow discussions to resume later in the day.