Parliament proceedings halted amid protest over farm laws: All you need to know
Hindustan TimesOpposition parties protesting against the three farm laws passed in September brought Parliament proceedings to a halt on Tuesday by pushing for the suspension of business motions in the Rajya Sabha and adjournment motions in the Lok Sabha. • Lok Sabha was adjourned minutes after Bharatiya Janata Party leader Locket Chatterjee initiated the debate on the motion of thanks to the January 29 speech by President Ram Nath Kovind. • The Opposition wants a separate debate on the farm issue, but government managers want it covered under the discussion on the President’s speech. • Some Opposition parties may move notices under Rule 267 in the Rajya Sabha, and adjournment motions in the Lower House, to set aside scheduled business and discuss the farm issue.