RS adjourned twice after uproar over Gujarat Governor issue

May 18, 2012 11:29 am | Updated November 17, 2021 05:06 am IST - New Delhi

Rajya Sabha was on Friday adjourned twice during the pre-noon sitting as the Opposition BJP stalled the proceedings over the alleged involvement of Gujarat Governor Kamla Devi Beniwal in a land grab case.

BJP members led by Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi demanded suspension of the Question Hour to discuss the issue, which was not accepted by Chairman Hamid Ansari.

Slogan shouting BJP members first forced adjournment of the House for 15 minutes. When it reassembled, they created similar scenes leading to adjournment of the House till noon.

Earlier, as soon as the House met for the day, Mr. Naqvi said it was a serious issue and was spontaneously supported by his party colleagues.

When Mr. Ansari ruled out suspension of the Question Hour and took up the first listed question, the protest by BJP members grew louder. The House was then adjourned for 15 minutes.

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