Rajya Sabha adjourned after Opposition seeks a discussion under Rule 267

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Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh greets members of the House during the Monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi. (PTI)

Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned until 2 pm Wednesday, soon after the House commenced. After ministers laid papers on the table of the House, and an obituary was read out for former Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik, Deputy Chairman Harivansh said he would not admit 35 notices received under Rule 267.

This prompted Opposition members to stand up and protest, demanding that a discussion be held on important issues.

“Thirty-five notices have been received today under Rule 267. In view of my observation made yesterday, and since none of these notices are in adherence to the rules as enunciated in the past, I am not admitting any of the notices,” Harivansh said.

Opposition parties have repeatedly sought a discussion on the Election Commission of India’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. Under Rule 267, MPs seek discussion on urgent matters.

Harivansh appealed to members to let the House function to conduct business during Zero Hour, to allow members to raise important public issues. “Yesterday, many members came to me who wanted to raise issues during the zero hour. I expect you to allow people to speak and raise their issues during Zero Hour, which are important to the country. I urge all of you, give them an opportunity. Do you not want the parliament to function?” he said.