Both houses of Parliament adjourned for day amid uproar over Adani and Manipur issues

New Delhi: Proceedings in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha were adjourned for the day on Wedesday amid protest by the opposition over alleged Adani bribery case and Manipur violence.

As the BJP MP Arun Govil was taking part in the Question Hour at 11 AM, the lower house was adjourned following the opposition's sloganeering.

After an hour, Lok Sabha proceedings resumed again at 12 am, when the protests did not subside. Presideing Officer Dilip Saikia adjourned the house for the day.

Since the Winter Session commenced, the leaders of the opposition are adamant over the Adani' bribery issue and demanding discussion on it.

Congress MPs Manickam Tagore, Randeep Singh Surjewala and Manish Tewari moved adjournment notices in this regard before the commencement of the session today.

Meanwhile, the Bills including Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak and The Officials (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill 2024 were listed for consideration and passing in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.

The session concludes on December 20, with several bills scheduled for discussion. Among them is the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, which will be considered after the joint committee of both Houses submits its report to the Lok Sabha by the end of the first week.

Other key proposals include the Merchant Shipping Bill, aimed at ensuring India's compliance with international maritime treaties, along with the Coastal Shipping Bill and the Indian Ports Bill.

The session will also cover the Boilers Bill, the Rashtriya Sahkari Vishwavidyalaya Bill, and the Punjab Courts (Amendment) Bill.