NEW DELHI, Nov 27: The Lok Sabha was adjourned on Wednesday until November 28 following disruptions caused by opposition demands for urgent discussions on several pressing issues, including the recent indictment of the Adani Group by a U.S. court, the ongoing violence in Manipur, and the unrest in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. The Rajya Sabha also faced similar disruptions, with proceedings halted for the day.
Earlier in the day, the Lok Sabha was first adjourned until noon due to uproar from opposition members. However, the disruption escalated after Union Minister Jitendra Singh’s motion triggered further protests. BJP MP Dilip Saikia, who was chairing the session, subsequently announced that the House would reconvene on November 28 at 11:00 AM.
The opposition submitted multiple adjournment motions in both houses, seeking immediate discussions on a range of issues. In the Lok Sabha, Congress MPs Manickam Tagore and Manish Tewari filed notices calling for debates on the regulatory and oversight implications for India as a business destination, following the recent U.S. court indictment of the Adani Group. Tagore’s motion emphasized the urgency of the matter, while Tewari expressed concerns about the impact on India’s global business reputation, stating, “The robustness of our regulatory processes is under question.”
Congress MP Hibi Eden also demanded a discussion on the deteriorating situation in Manipur, urging the government to take immediate action to restore peace and accountability. “Immediate measures are necessary to bring justice and stability to Manipur,” Eden stated in his motion.
In the Rajya Sabha, Congress MP Randeep Singh Surjewala invoked Rule 267 of the Rules of Procedure to request the suspension of the scheduled business for November 27. His notice focused on the serious allegations made in a U.S. court that the Adani Group engaged in bribery to secure power agreements, a matter Surjewala deemed urgent and requiring immediate attention.
The winter session of Parliament, which began on November 25, has already seen significant disruptions. Both Houses were adjourned early on the first day due to protests. The session, scheduled to continue until December 20, is expected to focus on critical national and international issues, with debates on economic concerns, security matters, and the state of governance likely to dominate the agenda.
