Despite the assurances and strong condemnation from the Chair, the issue continued to fuel tensions in the House. Opposition members, including those from the Congress, raised slogans, with protests leading to repeated disruptions.
The uproar came as the Rajya Sabha was taking up legislative business on the final day of the session. With the House witnessing continued disruptions, the Chair agreed to dispense with Zero Hour and Question Hour and proceeded with scheduled business.
Union minister G. Kishan Reddy moved the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, passed by the Lok Sabha, for consideration, while DMK MP Tiruchi Siva moved an amendment. A notice of disapproval submitted by Congress MP Praveen Chakravarty was rejected by the Chair on procedural grounds.
Opposition members continued their protests over several issues, including the Ram Temple, and demanded the presence of the home minister. Despite the din, the House proceeded with consideration of the mining legislation.
Earlier, several Union ministers laid papers and reports on the Table on behalf of their respective ministries. Among them was a CAG report on capacity expansion of hydro CPSEs, tabled by minister Shripad Yesso Naik.
The House also witnessed statements on the implementation of recommendations of various parliamentary committees concerning MSME, DoPT, Information and Broadcasting, and the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region.
With IANS inputs
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