Speaker Om Birla assured the protesting members that he will allow a discussion on the matter after Question Hour.
As soon as House assembled for the day, Congress-led opposition members stood in the well of the House, displaying placards and shouting slogans seeking the Prime Minister’s response.
Requesting protesting members to return to their seats, the speaker said that he will allow discussion on the matter after Question Hour.
“I will allow the discussion on Manipur after Question Hour. Don’t you want a discussion on the issue?” the Speaker asked opposition members.
He allowed Question Hour proceedings to begin, however, later, adjourned the House at 11:25 am till 12 pm amid continuous protests.
Several opposition members have given notices for adjournment motion to discuss the breakdown of law and order in Manipur.
–IANS
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