Proceedings in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha have been adjourned for the day amid protests and sloganeering by Opposition MPs over various issues including price hikes and inflation, after the second day of Monsoon Session of the Parliament began this morning.
The Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022 was up for consideration and passing in the Lok Sabha today. The Rajya Sabha was set to consider The Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Amendment Bill, 2022 today.
Members of the Congress, Trinamool Congress, and DMK, carrying placards, protested in the Well of the Lok Sabha, and raised slogans against the imposition of GST on some new items as well as price rise. Besides, several Opposition MPs, including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, protested in the Parliament complex against the rising prices of commodities and LPG price hike.
The Monsoon Session of the Parliament commenced yesterday and will conclude on August 12.
