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Lok Sabha Adjourned Till Noon Amid Opposition Protests
Imagine the country's leaders having a big, important meeting called Parliament.
On Friday, the big meeting room called the Lok Sabha had to take a short break until noon.
The break happened because a group of leaders were shouting and protesting without stopping.
They were upset because they think money given to a temple was stolen, and that the answers for a big test called NEET were leaked.
The leader in charge of the meeting, Om Birla, said the protests were not good.
He reminded everyone about the Quit India movement of 1942, a peaceful freedom movement whose anniversary is on August 9.
He said the world looks up to Mahatma Gandhi's teachings of truth and non-violence, and the protesters should follow them too.
He also said the meeting hall is for talking and debating, which is very important for democracy.
This was the 15th time since July 20 that the daily question time could not happen because of the disruptions.
Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 12 noon on Friday amid persistent protests by opposition parties.
The protests were over the alleged theft of Ram temple donations and the NEET paper leak issue.
Speaker Om Birla lamented that continuous protests by the opposition were not good and adjourned the House.
The House paid tributes to freedom fighters to mark the anniversary of the 1942 Quit India movement, which falls on August 9.
Friday was the 15th day since the Monsoon Session began on July 20 that Lok Sabha could not complete Question Hour due to disruptions.
- Who
- Speaker Om Birla and opposition parties in the Lok Sabha
- What
- Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 12 noon
- Where
- Lok Sabha, New Delhi
- When
- Friday, August 7
- Why
- Persistent protests by opposition parties over the alleged theft of Ram temple donations and the NEET paper leak issue
Opposition Parties
Speaker Om Birla
Protests over Ram temple donations and NEET leak
Opposition Parties
Opposition parties are persistently protesting over the alleged theft of Ram temple donations and the NEET paper leak, disrupting Lok Sabha proceedings to press their demands.
Speaker Om Birla
Speaker Om Birla said the continuous protests are not good, that the conduct of protesting members is not in line with Parliamentary norms and is unacceptable, and that the House is meant for discussion and debate.
How protests should be conducted
Opposition Parties
Opposition disruptions have prevented Question Hour for 15 days since the Monsoon Session began on July 20, keeping attention on their grievances.
Speaker Om Birla
Birla said protesting members should take inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi's teachings of truth and non-violence and should follow Parliamentary norms rather than disrupt proceedings.
Key facts
- Event
- Lok Sabha proceedings adjourned till 12 noon
- Date
- Friday, August 7
- Presiding Officer
- Speaker Om Birla
- Protest Issues
- Alleged theft of Ram temple donations; NEET paper leak
- Quit India Movement Anniversary
- August 9
- Monsoon Session Began
- July 20
- Question Hour Disruptions
- 15th day of disruption since session began
Quotes
Om Birla
Speaker of the Lok Sabha
“"Quit India movement is a symbol of truth and non-violence, he said."”
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Sources
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