New Delhi: The curtains fell on the 18th Lok Sabha on Thursday as Speaker Om Birla adjourned the House sine die, bringing an end to a session marked by legislative productivity on paper but marred by persistent disruptions and vocal protests from the Opposition over the special intensive revision of Bihar’s electoral rolls.
The state is scheduled to hold Assembly elections in November this year. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived at 12.04 p.m. to participate in the concluding proceedings
In his valedictory remarks, Speaker Om Birla expressed grave concern over the conduct of certain members, citing the use of placards and slogans couched in unparliamentary language. Meanwhile, members continued to shout “Vote Chor Gaddi Chhod”, in clear violation of parliamentary decorum.
“Our conduct is being watched by the entire nation,” Speaker Birla declared, urging all members to uphold the dignity of the House and preserve the values of the world’s largest democracy. He informed the House that, as agreed in the Business Advisory Committee meeting, 120 hours had been allocated for discussion.
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