Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day amid opposition demand for discussion on Manipur

The Manipur violence issue rocked Rajya Sabha on the opening day of the Monsoon session on Thursday with opposition members creating uproar, demanding a discussion on the situation in the Northeastern state.

The proceedings of the Upper House were adjourned for the day in the post-lunch session after the laying of listed papers and introduction of the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill. The house also witnessed an adjournment over the Manipur issue in the morning session.

Opposition members started sloganeering when Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting and Youth Affairs & Sports Anurag Thakur moved to introduce the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023 to further to amend the Cinematograph Act, 1952 after moving to withdraw the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2019 that was passed by a voice vote amid the din. Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge said he has been demanding a discussion on the Manipur issue since morning but has not been allowed despite giving notice in advance.

"I have made my full efforts to attract your attention and gave notice but unfortunately, I am not allowed to raise this (rule) 267. You know Manipur is burning, women are raped and paraded naked... and Prime Minister is keeping quiet. He is giving statement outside" he said.

Dhankhar asked opposition members to maintain order in the house amid intensified sloganeering as some of them shouted "Manipur", "Manipur" forcing him to adjourn the house for the day.

Earlier in the day when the House met at 12 noon, Dhankhar accepted eight notices by members for a short duration discussion under the rule 267.

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