NEW DELHI, Dec 11: Both the Houses of Parliament today witnessed heated exchange of words between the Treasury and Opposition bench MPs on various issues. The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day, while the Lok Sabha was adjourned until 2 PM due to heated exchanges between MPs on various issues.

In the Rajya Sabha, the tension escalated when Leader of the House and Union Minister JP Nadda demanded a discussion on the alleged links between Congress leaders and the US-based George Soros Foundation. Nadda raised concerns that these alleged links posed a serious threat to national sovereignty and security, accusing the Congress-led Opposition of diverting attention from this issue by introducing a no-confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. He further criticized the Opposition for not respecting constitutional positions, calling for condemnation of their actions.

Deputy Chairman Harivansh attempted to calm the situation, urging protesting members to return to their seats and allow the House to function. However, the protests continued, and the House was adjourned for the day. Earlier, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar had rejected the Opposition’s adjournment notices on various issues. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju condemned the Opposition’s actions, particularly the no-confidence motion against the Chairman, and demanded an apology from the Congress. Rijiju also reiterated allegations of Congress’s links with the Soros Foundation, accusing the party of working against the country’s interests.

In the Lok Sabha, the day started without disruption, with the Question Hour proceeding smoothly. However, during Zero Hour, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi raised concerns over the law and order situation in Manipur. In response, Union Minister Piyush Goyal accused the Congress of being responsible for the internal disturbances in the country and alleged the party had links with foreign forces. Goyal also raised the issue of Congress leaders’ alleged connections with the George Soros Foundation, questioning their intentions. Despite attempts by the Presiding Officer to restore order, the protests continued, leading to the adjournment of the Lok Sabha until 2 PM.