Parliament Winter Session: Lok Sabha adjourned till Nov 28
The Lok Sabha was adjourned on Wednesday until November 28 following disruptions caused by opposition demands to address pressing issues, including the Adani indictment, the situation in Manipur, and violence in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal. The Rajya Sabha also faced a similar fate, with proceedings halted for the day.
Earlier in the day, the Lok Sabha was adjourned until noon before Union Minister Jitendra Singh’s motion led to further disruptions. BJP MP Dilip Saikia, chairing the session, subsequently announced that the house would reconvene on November 28 at 11:00 AM.
The opposition had submitted multiple notices for adjournment motions in both houses, seeking urgent discussions on various concerns. Congress MPs Manickam Tagore and Manish Tewari filed notices in the Lok Sabha, demanding debates on the regulatory and oversight implications for India as a business destination following recent U.S. court indictments against the Adani Group.
Tagore’s notice emphasized the need for urgent discussion on the matter, while Tewari highlighted the impact on India’s global business reputation. “The robustness of our regulatory processes is under question,” Tewari stated in his motion.
Congress MP Hibi Eden also called for a discussion on the deteriorating situation in Manipur, urging the government to restore peace and accountability. In his motion, Eden stated, “Immediate measures are necessary to bring justice and stability to Manipur.”
In the Rajya Sabha, Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala invoked Rule 267 of the Rules of Procedure to seek the suspension of scheduled business for November 27. His notice focused on allegations made in a U.S. court that the Adani Group engaged in bribery to secure power agreements, a matter he termed “serious and requiring immediate attention.”
The winter session of Parliament, which began on November 25, has already witnessed significant disruptions. Both houses were adjourned early on the first day due to protests. The session is scheduled to continue until December 20, with debates on critical national and international issues expected to dominate the agenda.
