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New Delhi: On Friday, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh voiced his concern, asserting that parliamentary proceedings might remain at a standstill until Home Minister Amit Shah addresses both houses and responds to queries. Ramesh emphasized that for the parliament to function smoothly, the Home Minister must come forward to address opposition questions.
"The seamless operation of Parliament relies on the Home Minister's attendance and statement in both Houses. With only four days left in the winter session, Congress President and Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun conveyed this crucial demand to the Speaker of the Rajya Sabha, engaging with all floor leaders of the INDIA Alliance. The Home Minister must address the House, responding to questions that necessitate his attention. Only then can the House proceed with its deliberations," stated Congress leader Jairam Ramesh.
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Both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha experienced disruptions on Friday, leading to their adjournment for the day. Ongoing chaos within the opposition benches, primarily focused on a security breach issue, prompted the Rajya Sabha Chairman to announce the adjournment shortly after the house convened at 2 pm. Despite the Chairman's intent to make a significant announcement, verbal clashes persisted among legislators from both sides.
Amidst the uproar, the Chairman declared the adjournment for the day, setting the next session for 11 am on December 18 (Monday). Simultaneously, the Lok Sabha faced pandemonium, resulting in its adjournment for the day.
In the morning session, both houses had been adjourned until 2 pm due to similar disruptions caused by the opposition. When the Upper House resumed at 11 am, disturbances ensued, leading to its adjournment after laying papers on the table. Three Union Ministers delivered separate statements on government business for the remaining part of the 262nd Session, while Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar rejected 23 notices under Rule 267 from opposition MPs seeking the suspension of business to discuss the security breach on December 13.
The Chairman clarified that an investigation into the incident was underway, and he had apprised the House of the facts. Following this announcement, opposition members clamored for a statement from the Leader of the Opposition, resulting in the adjournment of the Rajya Sabha until 2 pm.
Acknowledging his constraints, the Rajya Sabha Chairman adjourned the House and invited the Leader of the Opposition, Leader of the House, and opposition members to meet in his chamber immediately. Simultaneously, the Lok Sabha was also adjourned until 2 pm amid slogan-shouting by opposition MPs over the security breach.
Outside the Parliament premises, opposition parliamentarians staged a protest, demanding action against BJP MP Pratap Simha in connection with the security breach. Their placards raised questions about the silence of the Prime Minister and Home Minister, stating, "Nation wants to know why no action against BJP MP Simha" and "Democracy under siege." The preceding day had seen the opposition urging for a discussion and moving into the Well of the House, shouting slogans and demanding a response from Union Home Minister Amit Shah.