A session underway in Rajya Sabha.Parliament Monsoon Session Live Updates: A fresh round of protests erupted in the Rajya Sabha on Monday morning after Chairman Venkaiah Naidu said he was “deeply pained” by the ruckus on Sunday, and ordered the suspension of eight opposition MPs over their “unruly behaviour”. Naidu also rejected the opposition’s no-confidence motion against Deputy Chairman Harivansh following the uproar yesterday.
“I was deeply pained yesterday. All social distancing and Covid protocols were violated yesterday. Whatever happened, defied logic. It was a bad day for the Rajya Sabha. The Deputy chairman was physically threatened. I was worried about his physical being,” Naidu told the House.
The uproar in the Upper House erupted on Sunday over the Deputy Chairman’s decision to extend the session beyond the scheduled 1 pm while overruling Opposition pleas to continue discussions on the contentious farm Bills the next day. The House witnessed tumultuous scenes during the passage of the contentious farm bills as members from Opposition parties snatched and threw papers from the table and even broke the chairman’s mic.
TMC member Derek O’Brien attempts to tear the Rule Book during the ruckus in Rajya Sabha on Sunday. (Screengrab)
Amid strong protests by opposition parties, the House was adjourned till 10 am.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister of State V. Muraleedharan moved the motion for suspension of Derek O'Brien, Sanjay Singh, Rajeev Satav, K.K. Ragesh, Syed Naseer Hussain, Ripun Bora, Dola Sen and Elamaram Kareem.
Taking note of the ruckus on Sunday, the Chairman today announced the suspension of eight opposition MPs for a week -- Derek O Brien, Sanjay Singh, Raju Satav, KK Ragesh, Ripun Bora, Dola Sen, Syed Nazir Hussain and Elamaran Karim. "The notice period of 14 days is required. I rule that the motion by LoP and other members is not admissible," Naidu said. Amid strong protests, Naidu said: "I order Mr Derek to leave the House."
Naidu also rejected the no-confidence motion against Deputy Chairman Harivansh.
Speaking on the ruckus yesterday, Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu said: "I was pained yesterday. All social distancing and Covid protocols were violated yesterday. Whatever happened yesterday defied logic. It was a bad day for the Rajya Sabha. Some members came to the well of the House and threw papers. They damaged the mic of the deputy chairman and also threw papers at him. You have no right to obstruct the chair and the business in the House. It tarnishes the image of the House. Is it a Parliamentary standard? I suggest to the members to do some introspection. If marshals were not called on time, what would have happened? This should not be allowed. If you have any problem, the only way is to discuss. Deputy chairman was physically threatened. I was worried about his physical being. If the government wants, they can move a resolution. I have received a letter from the Opposition, urging no confidence against the deputy chairman."
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The session in the Rajya Sabha has begun.
The eighth day of Monsoon Session in Parliament will be held on Monday. While the session in the Rajya Sabha will be held from 9 am to 1 pm, proceedings in the Lok Sabha will begin at 3 pm. Follow our blog for all the latest updates.