Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day (Lead)
New Delhi March 16 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day on Friday amid pandemonium soon after it met post-lunch.
As soon as the House met at 2.30 p.m. former Union Minister and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) member Y.S. Chowdary sought the Chair s permission for completing his statement on why he resigned from the government that was left in the middle on Thursday due to disruptions and adjournments.
Deputy Chairman P.J. Kurien allowed Chowdary on the condition that he stick to the draft submitted to the Chair under Rule 241.
As soon as Chowdary finished his speech -- that invited repeated objections from Congress MPs particularly Jairam Ramesh who also hails from Andhra Pradesh -- the TDP members came near the Chair s podium holding placards and shouting slogans.
Kurien then adjourned the House for the day.
--IANS
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