On the third day of the session, the Rajya Sabha encountered repeated disruptions, leading to multiple adjournments that disrupted legislative proceedings. The Upper House reconvened at noon, but chaos ensued as Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh took charge, emphasizing the importance of the Question Hour.
Harivansh Narayan Singh highlighted the significance of the Question Hour and Zero Hour, stressing their non-negotiable conduct as mandated by a national resolution. He underscored the efforts put into preparing detailed responses for members’ queries and urged lawmakers to respect the parliamentary proceedings.
Despite the Deputy Chairman’s appeals for order, opposition members continued to disrupt the House, preventing the smooth functioning of the Question Hour. The persistent chaos eventually forced the adjournment of the Rajya Sabha till 2 p.m., raising concerns about the declining productivity of the Upper House.
The ongoing disruptions have significantly impacted the accountability mechanisms of the government, with legislative priorities taking a backseat to political protests. The repeated adjournments are likely to delay crucial legislative work and scrutiny of government operations, prompting scrutiny of the Parliament’s functioning.
