The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2 pm on Monday after persistent Opposition protests once again drowned out proceedings, bringing Question Hour to a halt. The disruption came amid slogans demanding the presence and resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Opposition Slogans Disrupt Rajya Sabha Question Hour
The House reconvened at noon following a brief earlier adjournment, with Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan allowing Question Hour to begin. However, Opposition members soon raised slogans including "Grih Mantri Sadan Me Aao", "Isteefa Do" and "LOP ko bolne Do", plunging the chamber into a noisy confrontation.
According to DD News, Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned after persistent sloganeering by Opposition members disrupted Question Hour despite repeated appeals.
Electricity Reforms Replies Drowned Out by Protests
Amid the din, Union Power Minister Manohar Lal attempted to respond to questions concerning reforms under the Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2026. His replies, however, were largely drowned out by the sustained sloganeering from the Opposition benches.
"Grih Mantri Sadan Me Aao", "Isteefa Do" and "LOP ko bolne Do" — slogans raised by Opposition members in the Rajya Sabha.
The repeated disruptions meant that the scheduled business of the House could not proceed as planned. The Chairman's attempts to conduct Question Hour were undermined by the continuing protests from the Opposition side.
Repeated Adjournments Mark Parliament Proceedings
This is not the first time the House has faced such disruptions. According to Akashvani News, both Houses of Parliament have previously been adjourned for the day following opposition protests over various issues.
The pattern of adjournments has raised concerns about the functioning of Parliament and the ability of members to conduct legislative business. The disruption of Question Hour, in particular, prevents ministers from being held accountable on the floor of the House.
Our Take: Protests Undermine Parliamentary Accountability
To put it plainly, the repeated disruption of Question Hour is a loss for the public. Question Hour is one of the few times when ministers must answer directly for their actions. When it is drowned out by slogans, the accountability that citizens expect from their representatives takes a hit.
While Opposition parties have every right to raise their demands, there are designated mechanisms to do so. Turning the chamber into a noisy confrontation only delays the very answers they seek. In our view, both the ruling side and the Opposition need to find a way to let the House function — because when Parliament stops working, it is the public that loses.
Sources: DD News, Akashvani News
