Proceedings disrupted as opposition MPs wear slogan-bearing T-shirts; Speaker and Chairman object to breach of decorum
Both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned for the day on Thursday following protests by opposition members wearing T-shirts with slogans. Speaker Om Birla and Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar objected to the attire, calling it a violation of parliamentary decorum.
In the Lok Sabha, opposition MPs entered wearing T-shirts with slogans, prompting Speaker Birla to urge them to maintain dignity in discussions. However, continued protests led to an initial adjournment until noon, followed by a full-day suspension of proceedings.
Meanwhile, the Rajya Sabha faced similar disruptions as DMK members wore slogan-bearing T-shirts. Chairman Dhankhar adjourned the Upper House multiple times, calling a meeting of floor leaders to resolve the impasse. However, with the deadlock persisting, Deputy Chairman Harivansh announced the final adjournment at 2 pm.
The repeated disruptions in both Houses have stalled legislative proceedings, adding to ongoing tensions in the Budget Session.
