Rajya Sabha Adjourned Amidst Opposition Walkouts
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned sine die one sitting ahead of schedule following multiple adjournments and a significant Opposition walkout. Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed his disappointment over the conduct of Opposition members, and a notable altercation occurred between Dhankhar and actor-turned-politician Jaya Bachchan regarding procedural decorum.
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The Rajya Sabha was abruptly adjourned sine die on Friday, one session ahead of its scheduled conclusion on August 12, amidst significant disruption caused by an Opposition walkout.
The post-lunch session witnessed multiple adjournments. When the House reconvened at 3:30 PM, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed grave concern over the behavior of Opposition members both inside and outside the House.
A notable incident earlier in the proceedings involved a confrontation between Dhankhar and prominent actor-turned-politician Jaya Bachchan. The conflict arose when Bachchan objected to the Chairman's tone while she was granted the floor to speak, leading to Dhankhar insisting that even high-profile individuals like her must adhere to Parliamentary decorum.
(With inputs from agencies.)