NEW DELHI, Nov 29 – Parliament witnessed repeated adjournments on Friday, as opposition parties intensified their protests, demanding discussions on the Adani issue and the ongoing violence in Manipur and Sambhal. The Congress party raised concerns over the government’s failure to resist the disruptions, with General Secretary Jairam Ramesh accusing the ruling party of facilitating opposition aggression.
The disruptions started in the Rajya Sabha, where opposition MPs protested the rejection of adjournment notices seeking discussions on allegations against the Adani Group and the violence in Manipur and Sambhal. After only a brief session, the Chairman, Jagdeep Dhankhar, adjourned the House for the day. Dhankhar stated that he had received 17 notices for adjournment under Rule 267, but all were rejected, which led to uproar in the House.
Raising questions over the government’s strategy, Congress’s Jairam Ramesh said in a post on X (formerly Twitter): “The big mystery is why the Government is not resisting the adjournments.” He further added, “The government is facilitating the aggression of the INDIA alliance parties on issues like Modani, Manipur, Sambhal, and Delhi’s law and order. Clearly, it has much to feel defensive and apologetic about.”
The situation in the Lok Sabha was similar, with opposition members vocally protesting the government’s handling of the Adani issue and violence in Sambhal, leading to the adjournment of the Lower House till noon. Subsequently, it was adjourned for the day as protests continued.
Chairman Dhankhar expressed frustration, accusing MPs of repeatedly using Rule 267 to disrupt proceedings, leading to the loss of three working days in Parliament. He called for “deep reflection” from MPs regarding the use of the rule.
The Congress and other opposition parties have been adamant about pressing for a debate on the allegations surrounding the Adani Group, and the government’s handling of recent incidents in Manipur and Sambhal. Despite repeated adjournments, the protests show no sign of abating, setting the stage for further confrontations when Parliament reconvenes on Monday.
